Employee was on his knees attempting to loosen bolts on screen using 1 5/8" end wrench and a cheater bar when he strained his lower back.
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November 6, 2006
OR · Metal/Non-Metal
laborer, blacksmith, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, pick-up man, pitman
HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)
Roseburg Forest Products · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)
Roseburg Forest Products · Struck against stationary object
EE STEPPED ON A 6"-8" ROCK THAT HE DIDN'T SEE. THE ACCIDENT INJURY DID NOT INVOLVE ANY ASPECT OF COMPLIANCE WITH RULES & REGULATIONS OR INVOLVED ANY MINE EQUIPMENT OR THE MINING SYSTEM OR IN VOLVE JOB SKILLS OR MINER PROFICIENCY, TRAINING OR ATTITUDE, OR INVOLVE PROTECTIVE ITEMS RELATED TO CLOTHING OR PROTECTIVE DEVICES ON EQUIPMENT.
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