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April 2, 2002 IL · Metal/Non-Metal barge/boat/dredge/towbarge/towboat/leach operator, riverman, deck hand HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Buckhart Sand & Gravel Co Inc · Over-exertion in lifting objects

EE WAS WASHING OFF DECK OF DREDGE WITH HOSE & TURNED WRONG AND BACK STARTED HURTING. WORKED 2 DAYS AFTER GOT WORSE AND WENT TO DR. AND HAD XRAYS SHOWED OK. SO DR. SAID TAKE 3 DAYS OFF WORK AND GAVE ME MEDICATION AND WAS TOLD NOT TO DRIVE OR OPERATE HEAVY MACHINERY.

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