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September 13, 2006 TX · Metal/Non-Metal warehouseman, bagger, palletizer/stacker, store keeper, packager, fabricator, cleaning plant operator HOISTING
United Salt Corporation · Struck by rolling or sliding object

9/13/06, employee was transporting a piece of PVC pipe on freight elevator. As elevator moved, the pipe slid or rolled into the his left calf and he received a laceration. He treated himself, did not miss any work. On 9/20/06, he told leadman that it was getting infected and he needed to see a Dr. He was treated by Dr on 9/22/06, Dr. has not released him to RTW until 10/02/06.

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