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December 6, 1993 IA · Metal/Non-Metal shaft repair, skip tender, station tender POWERED HAULAGE
Ampel Corporation · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)

HE WAS SHOVELING MATERIAL ONTO A CONVEYOR BELT. WHILE SHOVELING, SPLICE ON BELT CAUGHT SHOVEL, JERKING SHOVEL OUT OF HIS RIGHT HAND. MUSCLE STRAIN ON RIGHT UPPER EXTREMITY.

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