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September 20, 1990 MS · Metal/Non-Metal haul/off road/coal/ore/pit/quarry/rock/rubber tire truck driver, transportation truck driver HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)
Johnston's Sand & Gravel Incorporated · Over-exertion in pulling or pushing objects

ROUTINE TASK. EHLPING TIGHTEN LUG NUTS ON WHEEL. SAID HE THOUGH HE FELT SOMETHING PULL IN HS BACK ABOUT 12:50 P.M. HE WAVED GOODBYE TO ME AT 1:00 P.M. SINCE HE HAD PLANNED TO LEAVE WORK EAR LY THAT DAY. SAID HE FELT HIS BACK HURT WHEN HE RASIED HIS ARM TO WAVE. WAS IN PAIN BY THE TIME HE GOT HOME.

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