Employee was replacing a 120 pound grease drum on fuel truck. Employee decide to load grease drum by self without help and use of equipment resulting in strained lower back. Safety Manual states "Learn to lift the correct way, bend knees, keep back erect, and get help for heavy loads". Job description states "Able to lift up to 70 pounds".
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May 9, 2025
FL · Metal/Non-Metal
laborer, blacksmith, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, pick-up man, pitman
HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Garcia Mining Company LLC · Over-exertion in lifting objects
July 27, 2021
FL · Metal/Non-Metal
maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech
HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Garcia Mining Company LLC · Over-exertion in pulling or pushing objects
Employee was pulling on a mechanism when EE felt a pop in EE's lower back.
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