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September 12, 1989 MS · Metal/Non-Metal barge/boat/dredge/towbarge/towboat/leach operator, riverman, deck hand HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Cook Construction Company Inc · Over-exertion in lifting objects

EMPLOYEE WAS LIFTING LID OFF CLEN OUT VALVE ON DREDGE WHEN HE SUFFERED BACK STRAIN. HE WORKED FOR THREE MORE DAYS BEFORE HE WENT TO THE DOCTOR . HE SUFFERED LOWER BACK SPRAIN.

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