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August 18, 2017 MS · Metal/Non-Metal warehouseman, bagger, palletizer/stacker, store keeper, packager, fabricator, cleaning plant operator MACHINERY
EP Engineered Clays Corporation · Over-exertion in pulling or pushing objects

A reactor floor operator was using an air lance to unplug a line. When the plug of clay in the line broke loose, the air lance became stuck. The operator gave it a tug to free it and felt a pull in groin area. A hernia was diagnosed by the physician.

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