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February 21, 2002 VA · Metal/Non-Metal coal/ore shovel operator, shoveler, power shoveler MACHINERY

West Sand & Gravel Company Inc · Struck against a moving object

THE EE WAS SITTING ON THE BACKHOE OPERATING THE BOOM. HE DEPRESSED THE SEAT INT HE RECOMDENDED MANER IN ORDER TO SWIVEL THE SEAT TO THE FORWARD/DRIVE POSITION. AT THIS POINT, HE EXPERIENCED SE VERE PAIN IN HIS LWOER BACK AND LEGS.

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