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January 17, 2001 CA · Metal/Non-Metal laborer, blacksmith, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, pick-up man, pitman HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)
Sydney Peak Stone, Inc. · Over-exertion in lifting objects

EMPLOYEE WAS USING 12 LB HAMMER, SWINGING HARD TO BREAK LARGE ROCK, HE PULLED OR HURT A SPOT RIGHT ABOVE RIGHT ELBOW- IS PLACED ON LIGHT DUTY WITH NO USE OF RIGHT ARM UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE.

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