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August 24, 1987 WV · Coal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech HANDLING OF MATERIALS

Johnstown Coal Company · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)

WAS CHANGING TR6CK TIRE. NEW TIRE AND WHEEL WAS LYING FLAT ON THE GROUND. WHEN MECHANIC STOOD TIRE UP ON ITS EDGE IT STARTED TO FALL BACK OVER. HE GRABBED IT, TRYING TO KEEP IT FROM FALLING SOMEHOW TWISTE8 HIS BACK. PULLED OR STRAINED BACK-LOWER BACK AND UPPER LEGS.

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