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June 3, 1992 MI · Metal/Non-Metal haul/off road/coal/ore/pit/quarry/rock/rubber tire truck driver, transportation truck driver HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Londontown Inc · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)

WHILE PROCEEDING TO GREASE EQUIPMENT ON WEST SIDE OF PIT N EAR SAND PILES, A GREASE BUCKET WAS ABOUT TO FALL OFF BACK OF PICK-UP BED. WHEN TRYING TO CATCH THE BUCKET HE TWISTED AND FELT PAIN ON THE RIGHT SIDE OF THE MIDDLE OF HIS BACK. REFUSED MEDICAL ATTENTION AT THE TIME SAID IT DIDN'T HURT THAT MUCH. WORKED TEH REMAINEDER OF HIS SHIFT. CALLED IN 6:45 AM 6-4-92 STATED IT HURT

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