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July 8, 2010 LA · Metal/Non-Metal laborer, blacksmith, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, pick-up man, pitman HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Diamond B Construction Co LLC · Over-exertion in lifting objects

Employee states he was running the rock crusher and he was shoveling. He started getting sharp pain from lower back to the hip. He was able to complete the shift. He was working five conveyor belts that you have to check and shovel under.

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