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February 11, 2016 KY · Coal belt foreman, maintenance foreman, maintenance supervisor HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)
Tennco, Inc. · Over-exertion in pulling or pushing objects

Employee was using a slate bar to remove a loose rib as deemed by MSHA Inspector and EE's Supervisor when EE strained EE's groin trying to remove the rib.

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