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March 25, 1996 MI · Metal/Non-Metal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Evans Mining Corp · Struck by falling object

WAS PULLING AN OBSTRUCTION (CHUNK OF SAND) FROM THE HOPPER AND THE CHUNK FELL AGAINST THE KNEE. WAS SENT TO THE DOCTORS OFFICE AND WAS TOLD IT WAS JUST A BRUISED KNEE. ON 4-1-96 WAS REFFERED TO ANOTHER DR. WHO SAID THE INJURY WAS PROBABLE TORN MEDIAL MENISCUS WITH POSSIBLE ACI TEAR. SURGERY TO BE SCHEDULED FOR 4-19-96.

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