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2000–2026
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December 19, 2001 WY · Metal/Non-Metal front-end loader, scraper-loader operator, pan operator, payloader, scraper rig operator POWERED HAULAGE
Kenneth E Tanner · Struck against a moving object

WHEN LOOKING BACK WHILE DRIVING CAT SCRAPER ON ROUGH GROUND, NECK BEGAN TO HURT. THEN ARMS BEGANTO GO NUMB ABOUT A WEEK LATER. NUMBNESS LASTED ABOUT 3 DAYS. DOCTOR SAYS PINCHED NERVE BECAUSE O F PRESSURE.

January 23, 2001 WY · Metal/Non-Metal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Kenneth E Tanner · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)

EE THINKS HE TWISTED HIS BODY THE WRONG WAY WHILE WORKING ON MACHINERY. INJURY BEGAN IN BACK ANDLEG WENT NUMB. EE HAS SEEN A PHYSICIAN WHO DIAGNOSED A 2-LEVEL DISC DESICCATION.

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