Ee was assisting mechanic & dragline operator in changing dragline cable. Ee claims pain in lower back, reported to foreman on 7/28. Stated it will be ok in a few days, reported to work 7/29 & 7/30. About 11:00 a.m. on 7/30 ee advised he wanted to leave early to see doctor.
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July 28, 2004
PA · Metal/Non-Metal
laborer, blacksmith, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, pick-up man, pitman
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Atlantic States Materials of PA Inc · Over-exertion in pulling or pushing objects
Atlantic States Materials of PA Inc · Over-exertion in lifting objects
EE WAS GETTING A SAMPLE OF #8 GRAVEL FROM THE STOCK PILE AT PLANT IN A THREE GAL BUCKET AFTER PUTTING APPROX 15 OB OF GRAVEL IN THE BUCKET HE LEANED OVER TOOK A COUPLE OF STEPS WHEN HE FELT A SHARP PAIN IN HIS BACK.
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