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Years on record: 1983–2026
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July 12, 1989 CO · Metal/Non-Metal laborer, blacksmith, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, pick-up man, pitman HANDLING OF MATERIALS

Cherry Creek Sand Specialties Company · Over-exertion in lifting objects

EMPL ALLEGEDLY WAS TAKING AN 80LB BAG OF SAND OFF OF PACKAGING MACHINE TO TOSS ONTO WOODEN PALLET EMPL ALLEGEDLY PULLED MUSCLE IN MIDDLE OF BACK HE WAS ABLE TO FINISH SHIFT BUT THE INJURY BECA ME MORE PAINFUL OVERNIGHT AND WAS REFERRED TO A DR THE FOLLOWING DAY

May 10, 1989 CO · Metal/Non-Metal dispatcher HANDLING OF MATERIALS

Cherry Creek Sand Specialties Company · Struck against stationary object

EMPLOYEE ALLEDELY PICKE DUP A 5 GALLON BOTTLE OF WATER, WHEN SHE STRUK HER RIGHT WRIST AGAINST THE CORNER OF DESK.

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