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October 17, 2007 TX · Metal/Non-Metal laborer, blacksmith, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, pick-up man, pitman HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)
Schkade Mines Inc · Over-exertion in wielding or throwing objects

While chopping double gray millends a large stone-28'x14"x4. He picked it up and threw it at an achward angle. He felt a sharp pain. Waited awhile-it went away-but later came back.

June 25, 2007 TX · Metal/Non-Metal stone finishing and sizing personnel, stone/rock cut/polish/saw operator, splitter, cutter, trimmer HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)
Schkade Mines Inc · Over-exertion in lifting objects

EE was lifting a millstone with a pry bar and strained his back.

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