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December 2, 2021 UT · Coal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)
Emery County Coal Resources, Inc. · Over-exertion in pulling or pushing objects

Employee was attempting to loosen a 1" water hose coupler by using 2 pair of channel locks. When the coupler broke loose, the employee felt a sharp pain in the right wrist.

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