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February 15, 1990 NY · Metal/Non-Metal welder (shop) HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Niagara Stone Corp · Over-exertion in pulling or pushing objects

EE STATED THAT HE REINJURED HIS BACK WHILE MOVING A ROLL OF CABLE WITH AN ASSISTANT IN THE WELDING SHOP. HE VISITED A CHIROPRACTOR THURSDAY PM FOR TREATMENT WENT FOR FURTHER EXAMINATION AT THE HOSPITAL ON SAT VIA AMBULANCE BUT WAS RELEASED.HE WAS DIAGNOSED WITH A DETERIORATED DISC. AGGREVATED BY MOVING THE CABLE.

September 23, 1989 NY · Metal/Non-Metal welder (shop) HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Niagara Stone Corp · Over-exertion in lifting objects

CLAIMANT STATES THAT HE INJURED HIS BACK WHEN HE WAS RELOCATING 60' OF 6" HEAVY RUBBER DISCHARGE HOSE AT A TRASH PUMP IN THE LOWER QUARRY PIT

September 11, 1989 NY · Metal/Non-Metal pumper HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Niagara Stone Corp · Over-exertion in pulling or pushing objects

PICKED UP PC OF STEEL, 12'L 4' W 120 LBS, TUGGING ON END TO PULL OFF RUNWAY INJ BACK

April 13, 1983 NY · Metal/Non-Metal blaster, shooter, shotfirer, explosive worker, powder gang/monkey HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Niagara Stone Corp · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)

EMPLOYEE STATES THAT HE WAS EXPERIENCING SORENESS IN HIS BACK AND REQUESTED ASSISTANCE IN THE UNLOADING PROCEDURE OF EXPLOSIVE CONTAINERS FROM DELIVERY TRUCK AND TWO HELPERS WERE ASSIGNED TO A SSIST IN THE UNLOADING OPRATION; SEVERE BACK PAIN DEVELOPED AFTER THE COMPLETION OF THE UNLOADING BUT WAS NOT REPORTED UNTIL 4/18/83 WHEN HE REPORTED FOR DUTY AND LEFT ALMOST IMMEDIATELY FOR

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