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Scoped to Michael W Small

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June 27, 2006 OH · Metal/Non-Metal laborer, blacksmith, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, pick-up man, pitman HANDLING OF MATERIALS

Small's Sand & Gravel Inc · Over-exertion in lifting objects

Picked up side rail 7 ft long, 6 in wide, 50 lb weight. Twisted back.

December 28, 2004 OH · Metal/Non-Metal crane operator, mobile equipment operator (meo), dragline operator, dropball operator, rigger SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON

Small's Sand & Gravel Inc · Fall from machine

While cleaning ice off conveyer EE slipped and fell 9 ft to ground.

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