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March 17, 2000 IA · Metal/Non-Metal laborer, blacksmith, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, pick-up man, pitman HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Gifford Quarries Inc · Over-exertion in lifting objects

EE WAS MOVING STEEL PIPE FROM OUTSIDE INTO SHOP. THE STEEL WAS SMALLER PIECES AND EE WAS PICKING THEM UP FROM THE GROUND AND CARRIED THEM BY HAND INTO THE SHOP. HE STRAINED HIS BACK FROM LIFTI NG AND CARRYING THEM.

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