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January 11, 2024 VT · Metal/Non-Metal laborer, blacksmith, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, pick-up man, pitman HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)
Casella Construction Inc. · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)

EE was using an 8' hand bar to pry and pick at some frozen rock and dirt on the 54' roller cone catwalk. EE said when it happened, EE felt a little pinch in the shoulder. EE continued to work. As time went on it seemed to get worse. Today Monday 1/15/2024 EE reported can barely pick it up, and informed Casella that EE had gone to the doctor over the weekend on 1/13/24.

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