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January 19, 2000 IA · Metal/Non-Metal miner, nec SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Acme Fuel & Material Company · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)

EMPLOYEE WAS OUTSIDE RUNNING THE DRYER AFTER AN ICE STORM. EMPLOYEE STARTED TO FALL, TWISTED HISBODY TO CATCH HIMSELF, PREVENTING HIM FROM FALLING, DURING THE PROCESS HE TWISTED HIS BACK.

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