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February 18, 1987 SC · Metal/Non-Metal HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Furr Sand & Gravel Company · Over-exertion in lifting objects

EMPLOYEE WAS LI0TING MOTOR OT FEEDER ON ASPHALT PLANT. HE WAS WORKING WITH OTHER EMPLOYEE, MANAGER OF SAND PLANT. EMPLOYEE'S BACK WENT OUT, AND HE COULDN'T STRAIGHTEN UP.

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