HE WAS TAKING TURNS WITH OTHERS HITTING THE FLAT PLATE ON TOP OF THE BUSHING. HE MISSED THE PLATE AND RATHER THANT LET THE BAR FALL TO THE SIDE, HE TRIED TO STOP THE APPROX 50# DRIFT BAR FROM FALLING AND CAUSED A MUSCLE SPASM IN HIS BACK.
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June 15, 1995
TX · Metal/Non-Metal
haul/off road/coal/ore/pit/quarry/rock/rubber tire truck driver, transportation truck driver
HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Young Materials Corp · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)
Young Materials Corporation · Struck by falling object
WHILE REPLACING DRAG PAN FOR MAINTENANCE, THE DRAG PAN FELL OFF ONTO THE FOOT AND ANKLE.
Young Brothers Inc Contractors · Over-exertion in lifting objects
EMPLOYEE WAS LIFTING A PIECE OF METAL INTO PLACE FOR WELDING & HE TWISTED & INJURED BACK
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