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October 28, 1985 KY · Coal superintendent HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)

Deskins Branch Coal Company · Over-exertion in pulling or pushing objects

EMPLOYEE WAS IN3#3 HEADING TAKING TIRE OFF SCOOP. WHEN HE WAS TAKING THE TIRE OFF THE SCOOP HE PULLED TOO HARD ON THE BREAKER BAR AND HURT HIS BACK. HIS BACK BEGAN TO HURT WHEN HE PUT THE TIR E BACK ON THE S7OOP. HE REPORTED THIS INJURY TO US ON 11-22-85.

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