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March 16, 2002 KY · Coal electrician, lineman HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Addington Inc · Over-exertion in lifting objects

EE ALLEGES HE WAS LIFTING 1/2" METAL OUT OF THE BACK OF A MANBUS WHEN HE FELT PAIN IN LOW BACK. THE EE WAS TAKEN TO THE NEAREST MEDICAL FACILITYWHERE HE WAS TREATED AND RELEASED WITH NO RESTRI CTIONS. EE INITIALLY CLAIMED HIS DAYS LOST AS A RESULT OF FLU, BUT ON 3-25-02 IT WAS BROUGHT TO MY ATTENTION THAT HE NOW CLAIMS THE INJURY FOR LOST DAYS.

June 8, 2001 KY · Coal electrician, lineman HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Addington Inc · Over-exertion in lifting objects

EE WAS REPLACING THE COVER PANEL ON THE MAIN ELECTRICAL PANEL FOR A 10 SC SHUTTLE CAR WHEN HE FELT PAIN IN HIS LOW BACK.

August 18, 2000 KY · Coal supply man, supply worker, nipper HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Addington Inc · Caught in, under or between (Not Elsewhere Classified)

THE SUBJECT WAS IN THE PROCESS OF UNLOADING TIMBERS. HE MASHED HIS RIGHT FINGER BETWEEN TWO TIMBERS, BUMPING THEM TOGETHER. HE RECEIVED A CUT THAT REQUIRED STITCHES AND A POSSIBLE FRACTURE.

May 9, 2000 KY · Coal laborer, bull gang, faceman, parts runner, roustabout, roof trimmer/scaler HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Addington Inc · Over-exertion in pulling or pushing objects

SUBJECT WAS PULLING ON A ROOF BOLTER CABLE AND FELT PAIN IN HIS CHEST HAVING A POSSIBLE MUSCLE STRAIN.

January 31, 2000 KY · Coal electrician, lineman HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Addington Inc · Over-exertion in lifting objects

EE LIFTED AN OXYGEN TANK & FELT PAIN IN HIS BACKHE REC'D PAIN MEDICATION THIS EE IS NOW MISSING WORK DUE TO BACK PAIN

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