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June 24, 1987 VA · Metal/Non-Metal prep plant foreman, supervisor, mill plant supervisor, kiln supervisor MACHINERY
Mattaponi Sand & Gravel Company Inc · Struck by... (Not Elsewhere Classified)

SURFACE FOREMAN3I NAME WAS INSTRUCTING BACKHOE OPERATOR WHILE PUSHING TREES & STUMPS INTO HOLE.A BRANCH SNAPPED,HITTING I NAME IN LEFT KNEE.EMPLOYEE WORKED BALANCE OF SHIFT AND RETURNED ON 6/2 5/87.(AM) AND W5S HAVING PAIN & SWELLING IN KNEE AND WAS INSTRUCTED TO SEE DOCTOR.SEEN DOCTOR ON 6/25/87 AND WAS TOLD TO STAY OFF FEET UNTIL SWELLING WENT DOWN & THEY MAY DRAIN FLUID OFF KNEE

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