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June 5, 1994 CA · Metal/Non-Metal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech HANDLING OF MATERIALS

Washington/Niagara Limited Partnership · Over-exertion in lifting objects

ON THE DATES 6-2-94 & 6-3-94 EMPLOYEE CUT & WELDED 6" H BEAM TO 7' LENGTHS & MOVED THEM OUT OF THE MILL BLDG. WEIGHING APPROX. 175 LB. TOTAL OF 6. ON SUNDAY 6-5-94 HE HAD SEVERE BACK PAIN. ADM ITTED TO THE HOSPITAL 6-7-94.

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