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September 19, 1983 NM · Metal/Non-Metal laborer, blacksmith, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, pick-up man, pitman HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Broce Construction Company Inc · Over-exertion in lifting objects

THE COURST OF THE DAY THE EMPLOYEE HAD BEEN SHOVELING AND LIFTED MOTOR AT ONE TIME HIS BACK BEGAN HURTING LATER THAT EVENING HE HAS BEEN BACK TO DOCTOR 4 TIMES THEY HAVE NOT FOUND MUCH WRONG BUT MAN STILL COMPLAINS OF PAIN SO HE IS STILL OFF AT THIS TIME

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