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1983–2026
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October 6, 1989 WV · Coal mine manager, mine foreman, mine owner HANDLING OF MATERIALS
A S & K Inc · Over-exertion in lifting objects

WAS SHOVELING COAL-RAISED UP AND EXPERIENCED SHARP PAIN IN BACK.

February 28, 1989 WV · Coal warehouseman, bagger, palletizer/stacker, store keeper, packager, fabricator, cleaning plant operator HANDLING OF MATERIALS
A S & K Inc · Over-exertion in lifting objects

WHILE UNLOADING 50# BAGS OF MAGNATITE FROM PALLET IN LOADER BUCKET AND STACKING IN PLANT HE EVIDENTLY PICKED UP WRONG AND TWISTED HIS BACK

February 28, 1989 WV · Coal warehouseman, bagger, palletizer/stacker, store keeper, packager, fabricator, cleaning plant operator HANDLING OF MATERIALS
A S & K Inc · Over-exertion in lifting objects

WHILE UNLOADING 50# BAGS OF MAGNATITE FROM PALLETT IN LOADER BUCKET & STACKING IN PLANT HE EVIDENTLY PICKED UP WRONG & TWISTED OR STRAINED BACK.

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