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September 20, 1998 CO · Metal/Non-Metal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Camas Colorado Inc · Over-exertion in lifting objects

WHILE GIVING REGULAR PLANT OPERATOR A LUNCH BREAK. HE WAS PICKING MUD OFF CONVEYOR BELT TO CRUSHER AND AS HE LIFTED A PIECE OF MUD HE FELT A TWINGE OF PAIN IN HIS LEFT WRIST.

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