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March 26, 2008 TX · Metal/Non-Metal front-end loader, scraper-loader operator, pan operator, payloader, scraper rig operator HANDLING OF MATERIALS
8-Mile Ranch Inc · Over-exertion in pulling or pushing objects

He was helping replace 4 foot conveyor apron, while positioning it into place he says he strained a muscle.Two other employees doing the same job had no problems.Main contributing factor in the injury was due to his lack of physical condition, which we have no control.A person his age and body build, should have no problems doing this job. No impairment, just minor shoulder pain.

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