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April 25, 2001 PA · Metal/Non-Metal laborer, blacksmith, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, pick-up man, pitman HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Small Mountain Quarry Inc · Over-exertion in lifting objects

EE WAS ATTEMPTING TO MOVE A 150 LB WATER PUMP BYHIMSELF HAVING FAILED TO REQUEST ASSISTANCE. IN THE PROCESS HE LOST GRIP ON HANDLE AND FELT PULLIN CHEST RESULTING IN LEFT CHEST WALL STRAIN.

August 25, 2000 PA · Metal/Non-Metal laborer, blacksmith, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, pick-up man, pitman HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Small Mountain Quarry Inc · Caught in, under or between (Not Elsewhere Classified)

EE WAS IN PROCESS OF INSTALLING DIRTY WATER PUMPIN WATER SHED-FINGERS WERE PINCED BETWEEN A BOLT& PUMP HOUSING

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