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October 27, 2006 TX · Metal/Non-Metal pumper HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Alleyton Resource · Over-exertion in lifting objects

Two employees were lifting a small piece of conveyor belt. After the lift EE said he felt a pain in his back. He waited till 10-30-06 to report the injury. He was taken to hospital and put on restricted duty - sprained ligament.

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