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March 5, 2001 VA · Coal beltman, conveyor man, conveyor belt worker, mobile bridge carrierman, feeder operator, conveyor rider HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)
Brandon Enterprises Llc · Over-exertion in pulling or pushing objects

AS EMPLOYEE WAS SHOVELING AROUND THE BELT, THE HANDLE OF HIS SHOVEL BROKE CAUSING A JERKING MOTION. HE EXPERIENCED PAIN IN HIS LOWER BACK.

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