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August 2, 1991 AL · Coal scoop car operator NONPOWERED HAULAGE

Holly Mining Inc · Over-exertion in pulling or pushing objects

HE TOOK THE PORTABLE WELDING MACHINE UNDERGROUND TO PERFORM REPAIRS ON JEFFREY SOLO HAULAGE SYSTEM. HE TRANSPORTED THE WELDER AS FAR AS POSSIBLE WITH THE SCOOP, THEN PROCEEDED TO DRAG THE WELD ER TO REPAIR AREA BY HAND. HE DRUG THE WELDING MACHINE APPROX. 75'. WHILE DRAGGING THE WELDER, HE EXPERIENCED PAIN IN GROIN AREA.

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