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October 2, 1995 NV · Metal/Non-Metal welder (shop) HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Ranstrom Mining & Construction Inc · Over-exertion in lifting objects

THE EMPLOYEE WAS LOADING CRUSHER WEAR PLATES IN TO A LOADER BUCKET. AS HE PICKED ONE UP AND TURNED TO PUT IT IN THE LOADER BUCKET, HE HAD A SHARP PAIN IN HIS BACK.

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