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August 31, 2007 NC · Metal/Non-Metal barge/boat/dredge/towbarge/towboat/leach operator, riverman, deck hand HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Mar Mac Aggregates, LLC · Over-exertion in lifting objects

Miner was pouring hydraulic fluid from a 5 gallon pail into the bulk tank on a piece of equipment, when a muscle pulled in his lower back. Miner has a pulled lower back muscle.

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