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September 20, 2005 MA · Metal/Non-Metal outside foreman, leadman HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Bushika Sand & Gravel Inc · Over-exertion in lifting objects

EE has a bad back and shoveling has been a constant irritant to lower back & neck due to his condition. EE's trouble started in the fall of 2004; saw physician 9/20/05. He never missed a day of work until 12/1/05 when he had neck surgery (bone taken from hip and inserted in his neck). He returned to work, light duty, on 1/3/06.

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