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April 29, 2022 LA · Metal/Non-Metal laborer, blacksmith, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, pick-up man, pitman DISORDERS (PHYSICAL AGENTS)
Hard Rock Sand and Gravel · Contact with heat

Miner was performing general housekeeping around the wash plant. They needed to move a Spider Union (part of the Log washer) that was on the ground. As they lifted the piece they felt a sharp pain in their back, dizziness, and ill. EE sat in their car for approximately an hour, but didn't feel improvement. EE called the Plant manager who took them to the hospital.

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