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May 26, 1994 VA · Coal continuous miner helper, coal mole helper, bridgeman HANDLING OF MATERIALS

American Carbon Corp · Over-exertion in pulling or pushing objects

EMPLOYEE WAS PULLING ON LINE CURTAIN THAT WAS COVERED WITH COAL AND SAID HIS BAK STARTED HURTING.

December 14, 1990 VA · Coal beltman, conveyor man, conveyor belt worker, mobile bridge carrierman, feeder operator, conveyor rider HANDLING OF MATERIALS

American Carbon Corp · Over-exertion in lifting objects

EMPL ALLEDGED HE HURT BACK WHILE WATERING SCOOP BATTERIES & LIFTING BATTERY LIDS.

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