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December 27, 2016 TX · Metal/Non-Metal haul/off road/coal/ore/pit/quarry/rock/rubber tire truck driver, transportation truck driver HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Tri County Materials and Service LP · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)

EE was laying on back kicking against 1X1 ft. screens to remove them from a screen deck. Upon kicking, ee injured back. EE was given proper tools to remove them without having to use feet and back. EE had already removed panels from the top deck, using proper tools.

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