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January 3, 2018 OH · Metal/Non-Metal blaster, shooter, shotfirer, explosive worker, powder gang/monkey HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Latham Limestone LLC · Over-exertion in lifting objects

Picked up a 50-pound bag of anfo, turned, felt a sharp pain in back.

May 7, 2015 OH · Metal/Non-Metal outside foreman, leadman HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Latham Limestone LLC · Struck against stationary object

Miner was assisting John Deere mechanic in replacing an alternator on JD 844K FEL when he raised his head and hit it on compartment latch resulting in 5 staples to top of head.

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