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January 29, 1987 TX · Metal/Non-Metal laborer, blacksmith, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, pick-up man, pitman HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Leander Cut Stone Inc · Over-exertion in lifting objects

WAS HAND LIFTIN1 STONE WHEN HE FELT THAT HIS BACK STARTED HURTING BADLY. WENT TO THE DR LATER THAT NIGHT. NO DAMAGE AT MILL BUT EMPLOYEE S IMPAIRMENT IS NOT YET KNOWN.

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