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December 7, 2003 VA · Coal mine manager, mine foreman, mine owner HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Cosi Synfuels Inc · Over-exertion in pulling or pushing objects

THEY WERE INSTALLING 70' OF NEW CHAIN, FLIGHTS & TAIL SECTION ON #3 RAW COAL FEEDER. HE WAS PULLING NEW CHAIN INTO POSITION FOR INSTALLATION WHEN HE FELT A SHARP PAIN & BURNING SENSATION IN LO WER BACK & HIPS.

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