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August 26, 2008 WV · Coal electrician, lineman HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Double Take Mining Company Inc · Over-exertion in pulling or pushing objects

Injured was taking down 3/4" pipe that was beside feeder and transferring it across #3 belt. Pipe had been used as part of fire deluge system, drive had been removed. As he attempted to move it across belt, he felt a pain in his lower back on the right side.

December 11, 2003 WV · Coal roof bolter, rock bolter, pinner, mobile roof support operator (mrs) HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Double Take Mining Company Inc · Over-exertion in lifting objects

EE STATES HE WAS UNLOADING TIMBERS FROM SCOOP AND PULLED MUSCLE IN HIS BACK.

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