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March 20, 1991 PA · Coal bulldozer operator, universal operator, heavy equipment operator, operating engineer POWERED HAULAGE
State Industries Inc · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)

THE INJURED MAN WAS OPERATING A HIGHLIFT. THE HIGHLIFT MOVED FORWARD WHEN HE WAS EXPECTING IT TO MOVE BACKWARD CAUSING HIM TO TWIST HIS BACK. ON 3-13-92 HE REPORTED OFF OWRK DUE TO PAIN IN HIS BACK.

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