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1983–2026
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October 31, 1991 CO · Metal/Non-Metal laborer, blacksmith, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, pick-up man, pitman HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)
Burnett Construction Company · Over-exertion in wielding or throwing objects

EMPLOYEE WAS SWINGING A SLEDGE HAMMER POUNDING 11/2IN BOLTS TO SECURE THE LINER ON THE CRUSHER WHEN HE EXPERIENCED EXTREME BACK PAIN

November 16, 1988 CO · Metal/Non-Metal warehouseman, bagger, palletizer/stacker, store keeper, packager, fabricator, cleaning plant operator HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Burnett Construction Company · Struck against stationary object

SETTING UP THE CRUSHER CRUSHER IS ON JACKS WHILE LOWERING THE LEGS

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