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May 19, 2025 VT · Metal/Non-Metal rotary bucket excavator operator HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Twin State Sand & Gravel Company Inc · Over-exertion in lifting objects

Employee was operating an excavator, they felt some pain in left elbow/forearm area but continued working. On Sunday, 5/25/25 EE was at home working on personal vehicle, and felt the same pain, and went to the emergency room to have it check out. Possible left forearm muscle sprain, with doctor advising "avoid activity that causes pain for 7 days".

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