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May 17, 2004 NY · Metal/Non-Metal ledgeman/hand, quarry man HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)
Greystone Quarries Inc · Over-exertion in pulling or pushing objects

A LARGE STONE FELL OFF THE SIDE OF A ROLLER CONVEYOR WHICH FEEDS HYDRAULIC STONE SPLITTER. EE TRIED TO MOVE THE ROCK WITH A CROW BAR WHEN HE PULLED A MUSCLE IN RIGHT CHEST AREA. HE SHOULD HAVE WAITED FOR FORKLIFT TO MOVE STONE.

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