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September 8, 1989 KY · Coal car dropper, car shake out operator NONPOWERED HAULAGE
Mine 29 Mining & Processing Inc · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)

INJURED BEEN CLEANING UP COAL SPILL THE SECOND FLOOR OF THE PROP PLANT USING A WHEEL BARROW AND SHOVEL. INJURED BENT OVER TO LIFT THE LOADED WHEEL BARROW AND FELT PAIN IN BACK AND COULD NOT S TRIGHTEN.

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