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2000–2026
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June 19, 2017 CA · Metal/Non-Metal laborer, blacksmith, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, pick-up man, pitman HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)
Holliday Trucking Inc · Caught in, under or between a moving and a stationary object

While attempting to dislodge rock from feeder, the rock shifted and pushed the pry bar into the handrail pinching left pinky finger between bar and rail.

April 3, 2008 CA · Metal/Non-Metal laborer, blacksmith, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, pick-up man, pitman POWERED HAULAGE
Holliday Trucking Inc · Struck against a moving object

EE was not sure how or when he hurt his back during the day, noticed at 1500 that his back was bothering him

October 28, 2006 CA · Metal/Non-Metal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Holliday Trucking Inc · Over-exertion in lifting objects

EE was lifting tooth into position on loader bucket to be welded. EE said he lifted with his back and not his legs. Hurt his back.

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