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March 22, 1984 CO · Metal/Non-Metal ledgeman/hand, quarry man HANDLING OF MATERIALS
F & F Mendisco Mining Company · Over-exertion in lifting objects

INJURED MAN WAS MOVING A 16\ X 8 CAP TIMBER FROM THE SILL OF THE HAULAGE DRIFT. AS HE AND TWO OTHERS LIFTED, HIS WEIGHT SHIFTED TO THE LEFT KNEE CAUSING POSSIBLE TORN CARTILAGE.

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