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1983–2026
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April 13, 1989 CO · Metal/Non-Metal ledgeman/hand, quarry man HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Alma London Limited Liability Company · Over-exertion in lifting objects

WHILE LIFTING A SECTION OF WIRE MESH OUT OF A SKIP AT THE TOP OF A RAISE EMPLOYEE STRAINED HIS BACK THE PROBABLE CAUSE WAS TRYING TO LIFT WHILE IN AN AKWARD POSITION

December 28, 1988 CO · Metal/Non-Metal warehouseman, bagger, palletizer/stacker, store keeper, packager, fabricator, cleaning plant operator HANDLING OF MATERIALS
London Mine Venture · Over-exertion in lifting objects

VICTIM WAS OPERATING CRUSHER, ATTEMPTED TOLIFT THE GATE TO THE JAW FEEDER; WHILE LIFTING PROPERLY, GROIN INJURY SUSTAINED.

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