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April 12, 2002 FL · Metal/Non-Metal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech NONPOWERED HAULAGE
Central Power & Lime Inc · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)

EE WAS MOVING A 450# DRUM OF OIL ACROSS SHOP FLOOR WHEN HE CAME TO A NARROW OPEING BETWEEN THE 4160 ROOM, DRUM CART ROLLED OVER A SEAM ON THE FLOOR. DRUM CART HIT THE SEAM IN THE FLOOR & JARRE D THE CATCH LOOSE FROM THE DRUM, ALLOWING DRUM TO MOVE UP & FORWARD.

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