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May 17, 2007 OR · Metal/Non-Metal laborer, blacksmith, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, pick-up man, pitman HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Panther Crushing Inc · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)

While cleaning up and handling heavy metal screens, anvils and slingers, during the process of the day, the EE's shoulder became painful with crunching and popping sounds. Accident did not become reportatble until 5/24/07, when EE sought medical attention.

October 12, 2005 OR · Metal/Non-Metal outside foreman, leadman HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Panther Crushing Inc · Caught in, under or between (Not Elsewhere Classified)

Working on water pump, employee and I were holding up the pump, while I turned the pump house. EE's foot was on the floor of pump house and twisted his leg while I was turning pump house and hurt his back at the same time.

July 6, 2004 OR · Metal/Non-Metal bulldozer operator, universal operator, heavy equipment operator, operating engineer HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Panther Crushing Inc · Caught in, under or between (Not Elsewhere Classified)

Employee was caught in shaker box

August 13, 2003 OR · Metal/Non-Metal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Panther Crushing Inc · Over-exertion in lifting objects

WHILE LIFTING ONE HALF OF A 4" CRUSHER SCREEN, I FELT A PULLING SENSATION IN MY LOWER BACK, FOLLOWED IMMEDIATELY BY A VERY INTENSE PAIN.

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