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August 27, 1993 VA · Coal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Pride Energy Company · Over-exertion in lifting objects

EMPLOYEE, WITH THE HELP OF ANOTHER EMPLOYEE,W AS IN THE PROCESS OF LOADING OXYGEN TANKS ONTO A PICKUP TRUCK WHEN HE REPORTED TO HIS FOREMAN THAT HE PULLED SOMETHING IN HIS BACK. EMPLOYEE WAS WEARING A BACK SUPPORT AT THE TIME OF THE ALLEGEGED ACCIDENT.

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