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May 18, 1989 NM · Metal/Non-Metal mechanic helper HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Cac Mining Company · Over-exertion in lifting objects

I.NAME WAS SWEEPING REFUSE IN MILL BLDG AND LOADING REFUSE INTO SHOVEL TO DEPOSIT IN TRASHCAN - WENT TO MOVE TRASH CAN AND STRAINED BACK - THERE WAS APPROX. 25# OR LESS OF WEIGHT IN CAN AT TIM E OF ACCIDENT.

October 31, 1988 NM · Metal/Non-Metal warehouseman, bagger, palletizer/stacker, store keeper, packager, fabricator, cleaning plant operator HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Cac Mining Company · Over-exertion in lifting objects

ATTENDED AUCTION OVER WEEKKEND & PURCHASED HYDROAULIC UNITS FOR MILL SYSTEM WAS LOADING MANUALLY IN PICKUP WHEN BACK POPPED & PINCHED NERVE IN LOWER BACK WENT HOME AND LAID DOWN.

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