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October 10, 2016 MN · Metal/Non-Metal laborer, blacksmith, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, pick-up man, pitman HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Jordan Sands, LLC · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)

Employee woke up on 10/11/2016 with pain in left wrist. EE thought it might be from changing screens the previous day because it was a lot of repetitive movement. EE continued to have pain through out the week and went to the doctor on 10/14/16. EE was told EE had tenosynovitis and was put on restrictions.

May 10, 2016 MN · Metal/Non-Metal master electrician HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Jordan Sands, LLC · Over-exertion in pulling or pushing objects

Employee was pulling wires for a sprinkler system when EE felt pain in EE's shoulder back in May of 2016. EE continued to have pain over the next few months and went to EE's doctor on 9/13/16. EE had a follow up appointment on 9/27/16 where EE was told EE had a torn tendon/ligament and would need to see a specialist. EE notified EE's supervisor on 9/28/16 about this injury.

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