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April 9, 2002 WV · Coal section foreman, bullgang foreman, labor foreman, leadman, shift boss HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Sewell Seam Management, Inc. · Over-exertion in lifting objects

EE WAS LIFTING THE COUPLER TO RAISE IT INTO POSITION TO COUPLE TO A MINE CAR WHEN HE STRAINED HIS BACK.

January 18, 2000 WV · Coal mine manager, mine foreman, mine owner HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Sewell Seam Management, Inc. · Over-exertion in lifting objects

UNLOADING TOOL BOX AND FELT A BURNING DOWN LEFT LEG AND LEFT SIDE OF LOWER BACK. WORKED THROUGH 1-19-00 AND PAIN KEPT GETTING WORSE. WENT TO DR ON 1-24-00.

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