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June 20, 2019 ID · Metal/Non-Metal miner, prospector, nec OTHER
P4 Production, LLC · Bodily reaction, (Not Elsewhere Classified)

EE bent over slightly to look inside and clean a spring of a drill core barrel. EE was holding a brush (Similar to a toilet brush) that is used to clean out the core barrel. At this point EE's right leg was extended out a little to support themselves,as they bent over. When they stood back up, EE stated that their right knee buckled inward and they fell to the ground.

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