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2000–2026
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April 2, 2007 GA · Metal/Non-Metal laborer, blacksmith, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, pick-up man, pitman HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Couch Ready Mix USA Aggregates Division · Over-exertion in lifting objects

Lifting 5 gallon bucket of sand. Lumbar strain. Initial Dr. evaluation stated RTW - full duty - later went to light duty.

July 26, 2006 GA · Metal/Non-Metal laborer, blacksmith, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, pick-up man, pitman HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Couch Ready Mix USA Aggregates Division · Over-exertion in pulling or pushing objects

Employee was assisting belt replacement. Belt pulled in opposite direction causing pain to right shoulder.

April 16, 2003 AL · Metal/Non-Metal front-end loader, scraper-loader operator, pan operator, payloader, scraper rig operator HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Couch Ready Mix USA · Over-exertion in pulling or pushing objects

MINER WAS PULLING CLASSIFIER SCREEN ACROSS PALLET WHEN HE FELT A SHARP PAIN IN LOWER BACK. HE WAS STOOPING DURING THIS TASK. REPORTED & DIAGNOSED 4/21/03.

February 17, 2001 FL · Metal/Non-Metal barge/boat/dredge/towbarge/towboat/leach operator, riverman, deck hand HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Couch Ready Mix USA · Over-exertion in lifting objects

EE WAS LIFTINMG A PUMP BY HAND WHEN HIS LEFT SHOULDER POPPED. PHYSICAL EXAM REVEALED POSSIBLE TORN ROTATOR CUFF LIGAMENTS.

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