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March 2, 2020 OH · Coal quality control technician, laboratory technician, laboratory assistant HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Ohio Valley Transloading Company · Over-exertion in lifting objects

Loading coal samples in truck, lifted sample weights of approximately 30-40 lbs, began to feel some lower back pain upon returning to vehicle and driving.

November 16, 2013 OH · Coal crane operator, mobile equipment operator (meo), dragline operator, dropball operator, rigger HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Ohio Valley Transloading Company · Over-exertion in lifting objects

Employee was shoveling coal spillage from around a conveyor belt and his wrist began to hurt.

June 8, 2013 OH · Coal prep plant foreman, supervisor, mill plant supervisor, kiln supervisor HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Ohio Valley Transloading Company · Struck by... (Not Elsewhere Classified)

EE was working on a conveyor belt clamp the clamp slipped and struck his left index finger.

January 31, 2008 OH · Coal laborer, blacksmith, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, pick-up man, pitman HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Ohio Valley Transloading Company · Over-exertion in pulling or pushing objects

Removing jockey wires from MEM 362 empty. Tugging on wiring, got burning sensation in lower back.

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