EE STATED HE WAS STRUCK ON THE LOWER BACK WITH A PIECE OF COAL RIB WHILE STANDING BY THE CONT. MINER. HE CONTINUED TO WORK FOR TWO HOURS AFTER BUILDING A STOPPING. MEDICAL RECEIVED 6-21-02 ON INDICATES DEG SPINNING DEGENEATIVE MULTI LEVEL. HE HAS HAD OTHER BACK CLAIMS IN THE PAST FROM MEDICAL RECORDS.