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October 6, 2005 VA · Metal/Non-Metal quality control technician, laboratory technician, laboratory assistant OTHER
Bennett Mineral Company · Bodily reaction, (Not Elsewhere Classified)

Employee bent down to pick a piece of paper that had fallen on the floor and hurt his lower back muscles resulting in severe back pain. He could not stand or walk without help.

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