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June 15, 1995 TX · Metal/Non-Metal haul/off road/coal/ore/pit/quarry/rock/rubber tire truck driver, transportation truck driver HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Young Materials Corp · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)

HE WAS TAKING TURNS WITH OTHERS HITTING THE FLAT PLATE ON TOP OF THE BUSHING. HE MISSED THE PLATE AND RATHER THANT LET THE BAR FALL TO THE SIDE, HE TRIED TO STOP THE APPROX 50# DRIFT BAR FROM FALLING AND CAUSED A MUSCLE SPASM IN HIS BACK.

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