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April 19, 2007 IN · Metal/Non-Metal laborer, blacksmith, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, pick-up man, pitman HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Victor Oolitic Stone Company · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)

The employee bent down and picked up a bucket with metal wedges. Something "poped" in his lower back.

November 4, 2004 IN · Metal/Non-Metal crane operator, mobile equipment operator (meo), dragline operator, dropball operator, rigger HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Victor Oolitic Stone Company · Over-exertion in lifting objects

Crane operater was outside his crane attempting to secure a chain hook to saw track when he felt pain in his lower back. EE stated he was pulling and twisting at the same time. Initial doctor examination indicated a strained lumbar. EE out 10-14 days.

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