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January 2, 2008 WY · Metal/Non-Metal laborer, blacksmith, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, pick-up man, pitman HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)
Big Horn County Road & Bridge · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)

EE was working on crusher screen, bending over, went to tighten nut and could not turn head without pain.

December 6, 2006 WY · Metal/Non-Metal laborer, blacksmith, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, pick-up man, pitman STEPPING OR KNEELING ON OBJECT
Big Horn County Road & Bridge · Rubbed or abraded

Digging out crusher, was kneeling and knee went out. He put knee in place and continued working. His initial Dr. Exam was on 12/11/06. He continued working until 2/27/07 when he had surgery on knee.

February 4, 2004 WY · Metal/Non-Metal bulldozer operator, universal operator, heavy equipment operator, operating engineer HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Big Horn County Road & Bridge · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)

EE CLIMBED ONTO BUMPER, REACHED FOR BATTERY OVER THE TAIL GATE, WHILE LIFTING ABOUT A 25-30 LB BATTERY CHARGER, PULLED A BACK MUSCLE & FELL ON THE GROUND ABOUT 30", 2 1/2 FEET. TOOK HIM INTO THE HOSPITAL & WAS TOLD HE PULLED A MUSCLE.

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