The crew was unrolling cable from a spool. The employee was still holding on to the cable when the spool moved backwards. The employee did not report any issue until 8/2/2013 when he claimed the cable jerked him and complained of a strain in his lower back. Employee was sent to the doctor on 8/2/2013 and the doctor recommened physical therapy, which was completed on 10/10/2013.
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July 24, 2013
MI · Metal/Non-Metal
warehouseman, bagger, palletizer/stacker, store keeper, packager, fabricator, cleaning plant operator
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Sargent Sand Company · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)
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