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February 2, 2002 KY · Coal scoop car/scooptram operator, load/haul/dump (lhd) operator, teletram operator HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Miracle Coal Inc · Over-exertion in lifting objects

EE CALLED BY PHONE & INFORMED OPERATOR THAT A BACK INJURY RESULTED FROM LIFTING/PULLING CONVEYOR BELT. EE DID NOT REPORT ANY ACCIDENT OR INJURY TO ANY COMPANY OFFICIAL PRIOR TO LEAVING MINE PR OPERTY AT THE END OF THE WORK SHIFT.

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