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June 1, 1992 MO · Metal/Non-Metal laborer, blacksmith, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, pick-up man, pitman HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Arnold Ready Mix Corp · Over-exertion in lifting objects

EMPLOYEE WAS PICKING UP CABLE HE WAS ONLY BENDING OVER TO PICK UP WHEN HE REPORTED HIS BACK POPPED WHEN HE STARTED TO PULL ON CABLE.

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