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March 21, 1999 VA · Coal laborer, blacksmith, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, pick-up man, pitman HANDLING OF MATERIALS

Black Creek Coal Corp · Over-exertion in lifting objects

LOADING BELT STRAINED HIS BACK. HE WAS ON SURFACE OUTSIDE. NCH HE TORE A MUSCLE, DR TOOK HIM OFF WORK FOR 3-4 DAYS. SPECIALIST WILL READ X-RAYS TOMORROW. HE WAS PRESCRIBED PHYSICAL THREAPY FOR 1 WEEK.

August 27, 1998 VA · Coal continuous miner operator, coal mole operator HANDLING OF MATERIALS

Black Creek Coal Corp · Over-exertion in lifting objects

EE LIFTED A HYDRULIC CYCLINDER STRAINING HIS LEFT ARM.

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