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April 30, 2005 WY · Metal/Non-Metal laborer, blacksmith, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, pick-up man, pitman HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Hettinger Welding Inc · Over-exertion in pulling or pushing objects

The crusher had been shut down for the day and EE was cleaning rocks off the belt. He tried to push a large rock off the belt and strained his lower back.

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