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January 22, 1987 WV · Coal roof bolter, rock bolter, pinner, mobile roof support operator (mrs) HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Augment Inc · Over-exertion in lifting objects

EMPLOYEE WASHEL1ING MOVE 410GGC CONT MINER CABLE WITH OTHER EMPLOYEE'S WHEN HE LFELT PAIN IN LOWER BACK. ALL CONDUTAR IN AREA WHERE NORMAL-EMPLOYEE FINISHED THE SHIFT 4:00PM.

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