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May 28, 2002 KY · Coal scoop car/scooptram operator, load/haul/dump (lhd) operator, teletram operator HANDLING OF MATERIALS
High Splint Coal Llc · Over-exertion in lifting objects

EE STATED THAT HE WAS LOADING STRAPS BY HAND INTO SCOOP BUCKET & FELT SHARP PAIN IN LOWER BACK.

September 17, 2001 KY · Coal laborer, bull gang, faceman, parts runner, roustabout, roof trimmer/scaler HANDLING OF MATERIALS
High Splint Coal Llc · Over-exertion in lifting objects

LIFTING SHOVEL FULL OF COAL MUD UP TO PUT ON BELTLINE, TWISTED BACK IN AN AWKWARD POSITION, STRAINING BACK MUSCLES.

August 31, 2001 KY · Coal laborer, bull gang, faceman, parts runner, roustabout, roof trimmer/scaler HANDLING OF MATERIALS
High Splint Coal Llc · Over-exertion in lifting objects

LIFTING SHOVEL FULL OF COAL AND MUD TO PUT ON BELTLINE, TWISTING BACK IN AWKWARD MANNER, RESULTING IN STRAINED BACK MUSCLES.

March 22, 2000 KY · Coal laborer, bull gang, faceman, parts runner, roustabout, roof trimmer/scaler HANDLING OF MATERIALS
High Splint Coal Llc · Over-exertion in pulling or pushing objects

PULLING MINER CABLE OUT OF ROADWAY AND PULLED LOWER BACK.

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