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May 29, 2002 AL · Metal/Non-Metal laborer, blacksmith, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, pick-up man, pitman HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Apac Alabama Inc · Over-exertion in lifting objects

EMPLOYEE WHILE SHOVELING ATTEMPTED TO SHOVEL AND LIFT TOO MUCH MATERIAL AT ONE TIME AND TWISTED BACK TO COMPENSATE THUS STRAINING HIS LUMBAR.

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