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July 10, 2008 OH · Metal/Non-Metal outside foreman, leadman HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Rainbow Sand & Gravel · Struck by... (Not Elsewhere Classified)

EE was trying to align the drag cable with the drum, so as to be able to wind it properly. EE supported the cable with her right foot. The cable must have caught and everything went right quickly and snapped my ankle. Required surgery ti repair.

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