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March 2, 1988 KY · Coal scoop car operator HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)
Judex Coal Company Inc · Over-exertion in lifting objects

PERSON WAS LIFTING ON BAR TO RAISE TOP BELT IN ORDER THAT A TOP ROLLER COULD BE INSTALLED IN BELT LINE.WHEN HE FELT PAIN IN LOWER LEFT PORTION OF LOWER BACK.

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