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January 6, 1998 WA · Metal/Non-Metal front-end loader, scraper-loader operator, pan operator, payloader, scraper rig operator POWERED HAULAGE
Davis Sand & Gravel Company Inc · Struck against a moving object

EMPLOYEE WOULD COMPLAIN ABOUT A BACK ACHE WITH INCREASING FREQUENCY. ON 12-11-97 HE WAS IN SUCH DISCOMFORT WE SENT HIM TO THE DOCTOR FOR A CHECK UP. DR. FELT THAT IT WAS A 50% CHANCE OR MORE T HAT IT WAS OPERATING AND BOUNCING IN THE LOADER THAT WAS THE CAUSE OF LOWER BACK TRAUMA.

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