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May 21, 1990 WV · Coal section foreman, bullgang foreman, labor foreman, leadman, shift boss HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Mahon Enterprise Inc · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)

INJURED WAS CARRYING A VALVE CHEST THAT GOES ON A 15RU JOY CUTTING MACHINE. AS HE LOWERED THE COMPONENT TO THE TOP OF THE MACHINE, HE SUFFERED AN ACUTE LUMBAR STRAIN.

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