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February 4, 2004 WV · Coal electrician, lineman HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)
Upshur Property LLC · Over-exertion in pulling or pushing objects

EE WAS BREAKING BOLTS ON A REDUCING FLANG USING A 3/4"DRIVE SOCKET RATCHET AND CHEATER PIPE. DURING WORK THE EE SUSTAINED A SPRAIN OF LOWER BACK. INCIDENT OCCURRED 2/4/04 AND WENT TO DR. ON 2/9/04. THE 1ST DAY LOST WAS 2/9/04.

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