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November 21, 2011 OR · Metal/Non-Metal bulldozer operator, universal operator, heavy equipment operator, operating engineer HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)
Oregon Resources Corporation · Over-exertion in pulling or pushing objects

Adjusting conveyor belt with 3/4" ratchet it was tight and pulled hard. Employee made a note on his time-card but did not tell anyone. Time-cards submitted days later. Sup. asked employee about note on T/C but employee indicated all was fine only that his shoulders hurt. Did not work 11/30/11 then came in 12/1/11 saying he saw a Dr. and was off work until he could have an MRI.

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