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Years on record: 1983–2026
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Scoped to Thomas G Best

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November 12, 1993 NC · Metal/Non-Metal front-end loader, scraper-loader operator, pan operator, payloader, scraper rig operator HANDLING OF MATERIALS

Best Sand & Gravel Inc · Over-exertion in pulling or pushing objects

WAS PULLING A FOOT VALVE TO BE REPLACED INTO WATER WHILE PULLING HE STRAINED HIS LOWER BACK. HE DIDN'T WAIT FOR HELP BUT TRIED TO DO IT ON HIS OWN. DID NOT NOTIFY THIS OFFICE UNTIL 11/18/93 ON RETURNING TO WORK.

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