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October 31, 2011 MO · Metal/Non-Metal ledgeman/hand, quarry man HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Springfield Underground Inc · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)

Changeling a punch plate on the second deck of scalping screen. EE stated he felt a pull in his lower back. Declined med attention at this time. Called supervisor at 5:30pm on 10/31/11 and stated his back was stiff and sore, but he would wait until morning and see how it felt. Called supervisor at 5:30 am on 11/1/11 and requested to see a doctor because his back still hurt.

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