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February 28, 2006 WV · Coal prep plant foreman, supervisor, mill plant supervisor, kiln supervisor HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Bandytown Coal Corp · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)

EE WAS PLACING 8"X 9'3" STEEL BEAMS FOR ALIGNMENT ON INBEDS AT A CRUSHER FACILITY. HE WAS IN A SQUATTING POSITION & WHILE MOVING ONE OF THE BEAMS, HE FELT A PULLING SENSATION IN HIS RIGHT KNEE.

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