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November 2, 2005 OH · Metal/Non-Metal belt foreman, maintenance foreman, maintenance supervisor HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)

MacRitchie Materials Inc · Over-exertion in wielding or throwing objects

Employee was breaking up a rock with a sledge hammer & strained his back.

March 15, 2000 MI · Metal/Non-Metal laborer, blacksmith, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, pick-up man, pitman HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)

Round Lake Sand & Gravel · Over-exertion in pulling or pushing objects

WORKING ON EQUIPMENT AND A RACHET BROKE WHEN PRIED AND THE FORCE FROM PRYBAR HURT BACK. INJURY WAS NOT REPORTED TO SUPERVISOR AT TIME OF INJURY.

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