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August 8, 2006 OR · Metal/Non-Metal bulldozer operator, universal operator, heavy equipment operator, operating engineer HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Pendleton Ready Mix Inc · Over-exertion in pulling or pushing objects

EE was moving a screen rail off a pallet to storeage rack and it caught on the pallet. He pulled and felt a twinge in his lower back. He noted it but it go better. This month his lower back hurts and he thinks it is related. He reported it and we called for a Dr.'s appoint to get a diagnosis. Saw Dr and given perscription for muscle relaxation. Now reporting injury.

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