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February 29, 1992 WV · Coal roof bolter, rock bolter, pinner, mobile roof support operator (mrs) HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Black Diamond Resources Inc · Over-exertion in lifting objects

EMPLOYEE WAS IN AN UPRIGHT POSITION PLACING BELT STRUCTURE ON ELEVATED BELT HANGERS. AS HE LIFTED APIECE OF STRUCUTRE OVER HIS HEAD, HE FELT A PAIN IN HIS LEFT CHEST.

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