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March 26, 2004 NV · Metal/Non-Metal drill helper HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Lode Star Gold Inc · Over-exertion in lifting objects

EMPLOYEE WAS CONDUCTING ROUTINE ACTIVITIES SETTING UP THE DRILL STATION. ALIGNING THE DRILL ANGLE TO BEGIN NEW HOLE INVOLVES HOLDING THE DRILL IN POSITION WHILE TIGHTENING THE BOLTS. EE STATED HE CHOSE TO NOT FILE INDUSTRIAL CLAIM, HE WAS INTENDING TO VISIT VA HOSPITAL TO FOLLOW UP ON HISTORY OF BACK COMPLICATIONS.

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