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April 30, 1984 NC · Metal/Non-Metal outside foreman, leadman HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Wagner Sand & Stone · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)

EMPLOYEE WAS LIFTING FIVE GALLON BUCKET OF WATER AND THIS RESULTED IN MUSCLE STRAIN IN HIS BACK. HE FELT TEMPORARY NUMBNESS IN LEGS AND FELL DOWN

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