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March 6, 1991 TN · Metal/Non-Metal bulldozer operator, universal operator, heavy equipment operator, operating engineer MACHINERY
Nolichuckey Sand Company Inc · Struck against a moving object

WAS UNLOADING A BULLDOZER OFF OF A LOWBOY. EMPLOYEE WAS HAVING BACK PROBLEMS AND GOING TO A CHIROPRACTOR. THE JOLT OF UNLOADING THE BULLDOZER CAUSED FURTHER DAMAGE TO BACK. THIS WAS REPORTED T O ME ON 4-5-91. HE IS NOW UNDER A MEDICAL DOCTOR'S CARE.

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