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June 27, 2013 WI · Metal/Non-Metal quality control technician, laboratory technician, laboratory assistant OTHER
Great Northern Sand · Bodily reaction, (Not Elsewhere Classified)

Employee was preparing process samples for QC testing on June 27. Turned his body to step and his foot stayed planted while knee and body turned. Floor has rubber, cushion mat that may have contributed. Report only, knee bothering him on 7/2 and we took him to clinic. Possible torn meniscus in right knee. Follow up MRI scheduled for July 11th.

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