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Scoped to William J Sweatt

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April 1, 2013 NM · Metal/Non-Metal laborer, blacksmith, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, pick-up man, pitman HANDLING OF MATERIALS

Sweatt Construction, Inc. · Over-exertion in lifting objects

Back was hurt due to trying to move a electric motor out of the way

March 22, 2013 NM · Metal/Non-Metal laborer, blacksmith, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, pick-up man, pitman HANDLING OF MATERIALS

Sweatt Construction, Inc. · Over-exertion in lifting objects

Back hurt while loading empty oxygen bottle into pickup bed. Continued working. About 1 hour later climbing from conveyor, jumped final 1 foot to ground causing further back pain.

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