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February 3, 2005 NC · Metal/Non-Metal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Burke County Stone Inc · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)

EE reached over the top of engine to take off oil filter and pulled lower back muscle, on Thursday 2/3/05. At 10:30 AM on Monday 2/7/05 he was hammering wedges in on screen plant and pulled same area again. Left work at 12:00 noon to rest strain. After Dr. visit & drug screen was placed on light duty work until re-evaluation on 2/14/05.

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