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February 8, 2008 LA · Metal/Non-Metal assistant mine foreman, assistant mine manager HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Custom Abrasives LLC · Over-exertion in lifting objects

Worker was pushing and pulling on a handle that was stuck on the Pea Gravel Tank. While doing this he hurt his lower back.

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