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March 29, 1990 VA · Coal car dropper, car shake out operator POWERED HAULAGE
Knox Creek Coal Corp · Over-exertion in pulling or pushing objects

EMPLOYEE WAS LETTING THE BRAKE OFF AN EMPTY RAILROAD CAR. HE USED HIS FOOT TO TRY TO FREE THE BRAKE, AND STRAINED HIS BACK IN THE PROCESS.

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