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1983–2026
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January 20, 1984 AR · Metal/Non-Metal laborer, blacksmith, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, pick-up man, pitman HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)
Arkansas Cement Corp · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)

EMPLOYEE WAS USING PUNCH BAR TRYING TO UNPLUG SAND FEEDER WHEN HE PULLED A MUSCLE IN HIS BACK THIS EMPLOYEE HASHAD BACK PROBLEMS FOR THE LAST TWO OR THREE YEARS

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