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November 19, 2013 OR · Metal/Non-Metal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)
Jefferson County Public Works Department · Over-exertion in pulling or pushing objects

A rock was placed in the jaw. The rock needed to be moved. Employee used a bar to move rock. While doing this he strained his lower back.

October 13, 2011 OR · Metal/Non-Metal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Jefferson County Public Works Department · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)

Employee said he was lifting a door and heard a pop sound. He did not use proper lifting type of tool for task attempted. The medical quantification is unknown and will be determined by professional medical staff.

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