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April 25, 1989 TX · Metal/Non-Metal warehouseman, bagger, palletizer/stacker, store keeper, packager, fabricator, cleaning plant operator OTHER
Milpark · Bodily reaction, (Not Elsewhere Classified)

EMPL PREPARING TO SERVICE 1-2 MILLS.DURING INSPECTION OPERATORS NORMALLY USE HIGH PRESSURE TO BLOW OFF BARITE FROM PARTS BEING INSPECTED.HAD NO AIR PRESSURE DECIDED TO CHECK AIR COMPRESSOR.TOO K SHORT CUT AND WALKED UNDER SUPPORT STRUCTURE OF DUST COLLECTOR.AS HE CAME UP HE FELT PULL ON LEFT UPPER BACK.

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