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September 15, 2008 IL · Metal/Non-Metal warehouseman, bagger, palletizer/stacker, store keeper, packager, fabricator, cleaning plant operator HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)
Granusol, Inc. · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)

Employee was sweeping and shoveling at the screen plant. The mill was down. He left his area to go over to the next mill. He sat down to talk to two other employees. he said he had a sharp pain go down the middle of his back. He then reported this and went to the Dr. and Has a doctor's excuse until further notice.

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