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May 2, 1997 MO · Metal/Non-Metal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)
Prestage Quarry & Materials Inc · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)

EMPLOYEE WAS INSTALLIGN CUTTING EDGES ON 96 DOZER AND WHILE TIGHTENING BOLTS WITH 3/4 DRIVE RATCHET STRAINED LOWER BACK. EMPLOYEE DID NOT SEEK MEDICAL ATTENTION UNTIL 6-26-97.

April 24, 1995 MO · Metal/Non-Metal bulldozer operator, universal operator, heavy equipment operator, operating engineer HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Prestage Quarry & Materials Inc · Over-exertion in lifting objects

UNLOADING 55# BOXES OF HYDROMITE FROM POWDER TRUCH & TWISTED OR SPRAINED LOWER BACK.

November 23, 1993 MO · Metal/Non-Metal haul/off road/coal/ore/pit/quarry/rock/rubber tire truck driver, transportation truck driver SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Prestage Quarry & Materials Inc · Fall from machine

AFTER UNLOADING FREIGHT FROM A TRAILER TRUCK HE SLIPPED & FELL APPROX. 4' FROM BACK OF TRAILER TO GROUND LANDING ON LEFT WRIST & SHOULDER.

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