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June 19, 2018 MT · Metal/Non-Metal master mechanic, foreman, supervisor OTHER
Butte Silver Bow County · Bodily reaction, (Not Elsewhere Classified)

Improper body position / movement of worker lead to knee strain.

May 17, 2011 MT · Metal/Non-Metal laborer, blacksmith, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, pick-up man, pitman HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Butte Silver Bow County · Over-exertion in lifting objects

Worker was cleaning screens at Crusher & lifting rock that is on crusher screens over rail into loader bucket. Worker thought this was an old 2007 injury & WC claim when he went to dr. This incident is currently under review & being treated as an aggravation to a pre-existing injury. We are currently waiting for confirmation from the dr & WC if it's a pre-existing or new injury.

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