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May 20, 1994 AR · Metal/Non-Metal laborer, blacksmith, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, pick-up man, pitman HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Ouachita Gravel Company Inc · Over-exertion in lifting objects

MAN WAS PICKING UP ROCKS AND FELT PAIN WHEN HE LIFTED AN EXTRA LARGE ROCK. THE PAIN SUBSIDED AND HE WORKED THE REST OF THE DAY. WHEN HE REPORTED FOR WORK ON 5-23-94 HE INFORMED THE SUPERVISOR OF THE INCIDENT AND REQUESTED MEDICAL TREATMENT FOR A KNOT ON HIS LEFT SIDE.

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