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273,193
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December 31, 2025 AR · Metal/Non-Metal laborer, blacksmith, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, pick-up man, pitman HANDLING OF MATERIALS
White River Materials Inc · Over-exertion in lifting objects

Employees were changing plant screens. While carrying the screens up the stairs employee strained their back. There were 3 employees carrying the screen. One on either side and employee was supporting the middle section. The employee at the front of the screen lost grip causing the screen to slip. Employee attempted to catch the slack and tweaked lower back in the process.

December 9, 2021 AR · Metal/Non-Metal laborer, blacksmith, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, pick-up man, pitman HANDLING OF MATERIALS
White River Materials Inc · Struck by... (Not Elsewhere Classified)

Employee and co-worker were changing rollers on a belt. When they were removing the old roller, it broke hitting employee's finger that was on the railing.

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