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April 2, 1990 KY · Coal HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Cumberland Processing Corp · Over-exertion in lifting objects

EMPLOYEE WAS PICKING SLATE FROM OFF A BELT LINE. HE GOT A HOLD OF ONE PIECE THAT WAS A LITTLE HEAVIER, AND PULLED A MUSCLE IN HIS BACK WHILE TURNING TO GET IT OFF THE BELT.

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