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November 10, 2003 MI · Metal/Non-Metal barge/boat/dredge/towbarge/towboat/leach operator, riverman, deck hand HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Certified Sand and Gravel · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)

EE WAS REPAIRING A DRIVE CHAIN WHEN THE DRIVE CHAIN SHIFTED DURING THE REPAIR. THE EE STRAINED HIS BACK WHEN THE CHAIN SHIFTED.

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