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August 22, 2012 OK · Metal/Non-Metal ledgeman/hand, quarry man OTHER
Corner Stone Quarries, Inc. · Bodily reaction, (Not Elsewhere Classified)

Employee claims that he went to use the bathroom (provided on site) but it was occupied. Instead of using a second bathroom (also provided on site) employee went behind a spoil pile and defecated. While defecating employee claims that his left knee was strained. There were no prior visual indications, nor prior communications, with his supervisor of any physical impairment.

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