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October 20, 1994 NM · Metal/Non-Metal laborer, blacksmith, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, pick-up man, pitman HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)
Smith & Aguirre Construction Company Inc · Over-exertion in lifting objects

EMPLOYEE WAS REMOVING ROCK FROM CRUSHER BIN. GOTDIZZY THEN THROUGH SHOVEL DOWN TO GRASP STAIRWAYHAND RAIL. THEN TWISTED LOWER BACK.

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