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May 1, 2001 NC · Metal/Non-Metal warehouseman, bagger, palletizer/stacker, store keeper, packager, fabricator, cleaning plant operator HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Asheville Mica Company · Over-exertion in lifting objects

EE STATES THAT HE WAS IN THE PROCESS OF LIFTING A 50 LB BAG OF MICA FROM THE SEALES TO A PALLET WHEN HE FELT A PULL IN HIS LEFT SHOULDER. HE HAS HIS LEFT SHOULDER IN A SLING FOR HOWEVER IT TAK ES FOR THE HEALING PROCESS. EE SAID NOTHING TO HIS SUPERVISOR OR TO ME UNTIL THE 14TH OF MAY, 2001. HE WORKED THE TWO WEEKS AFTER HIS INCIDENT.

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