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June 6, 1984 KY · Coal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)
Best Elkhorn Mining Company Inc · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)

WHILE TIGHTENING THE BOLTS ON A HYDRAULIC HOSE OF THE 922B ENDLOADER, MECHANIC I.NAME WAS LYING HEAD DOWN IN THE CENTER OF THE ENDLOADER. DURING THIS TIGHTENING PROCESS I.NAME WAS PULLIN G UPWARD ON THE RACHET HE WAS USING WHEN THE RATCHET SLIPPED OFF OF THE BOLT. THIS CAUSED I.NAME TO HYPEREXTEND HIS BACK MUSCLES CAUSING A LOWER BACK STRAIN. I.NAME BODY WAS IN A PARTIALLY TWI

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