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January 16, 1989 VT · Metal/Non-Metal front-end loader, scraper-loader operator, pan operator, payloader, scraper rig operator POWERED HAULAGE

R J Colton Company Inc · Struck against a moving object

COMPLAINED OF BACK / LEG PAIN. HAD PREV. BEEN AWAY FORM WORK IN 11-28-88 FOR SMAE TYPE OF SYMPTNS. CHANGED EQUIP TO ANOTHE GBUCKET LOADER. SENTTO IMM. CARE HEALTH CLINIC.

November 28, 1988 VT · Metal/Non-Metal POWERED HAULAGE

R J Colton Company Inc · Struck against a moving object

EMPLOYEE RETURNED FROM TANKSGIVING VACATION COMPLAINING OF BACK STRAIN. WORKED FOR APPROX. 4 HOURS ON LOADER UNTIL REPORTED TO SUPPERVISOR.

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