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March 7, 1991 PA · Coal bulldozer operator, universal operator, heavy equipment operator, operating engineer MACHINERY
Westrick Coal Company · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)

EMPLOYEE CLAIMED HE TURNED HIS HEAD FELT PAIN THAT WENT FROM NECK DOWN TO RIGHT SHOULDER.THE REASON THIS WAS NOT REPORTED BEFORE MSHA AUDIT I DIDN'T CONSIDER IT A ACCIDENT.ITS IMPOSSIBLE TO O PERATE ANYTHING WITHOUT TURNING YOUR HEAD.

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