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August 16, 1993 IL · Metal/Non-Metal laborer, blacksmith, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, pick-up man, pitman HANDLING OF MATERIALS

Schlichting & Sons Excavating, Inc. · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)

CLEANING OUT AIR FILTER ON EQUIPMENT & LOWER BACK WENT OUT

September 14, 1992 IL · Metal/Non-Metal belt foreman, maintenance foreman, maintenance supervisor HANDLING OF MATERIALS

Schlichting & Sons Excavating, Inc. · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)

STARTED GREASING MACHINE A@6:30 & HAD A SHARP PAIN IN LOWER BACK STARTED WORKING & PAIN INCREASED AROUND 8:00AM HAD TO STOP WORKING BECAUSE OF PAIN WENT HOME @10:00AM

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