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October 1, 2024 VA · Metal/Non-Metal bagging, package operator HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Austinville Limestone Company Inc · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)

Employee was restacking a pallet of material by hand. As employee twisted to set bag on pallet EE felt pain to EE's back. Employee was transported to hospital at Radford, VA. MRI indicated a slipped disc in back. Employee was advised to return to work in 7 days.

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