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October 16, 1995 AL · Metal/Non-Metal laborer, blacksmith, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, pick-up man, pitman HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)
Elmore Sand & Gravel, Inc · Fall onto or against objects

EMPLOYEE WAS LOADING RAILCARS WITH ROCKS TO BE RAILED TO FLORIDA. HE WAS TRYING TO MANUALLY MOVE A CAR FORWARD TO EVENLY DISTRIBUTE THE MATERIAL WITH A METAL BAR. THE BAR SLIPPED HE LOST HIS F OOTING & FELL BACKWARDS HITTING HIS BACK ON THE RAILCAR.

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