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March 25, 1994 WV · Coal roof bolter, rock bolter, pinner, mobile roof support operator (mrs) HANDLING OF MATERIALS

Williams Mountain Coal Company · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)

EE WAS LIFTING A BAG OF CEMENT TO PLACE IT IN A WHEEL BARROW WHEN HE STRAINED HIS LOWER BACK.

March 2, 1994 WV · Coal electrician, lineman HANDLING OF MATERIALS

Williams Mountain Coal Company · Over-exertion in lifting objects

LOADING BELT ON UNATRAC STRAINED BACK LIFTING BELT

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