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March 29, 2012 FL · Metal/Non-Metal forklift operator POWERED HAULAGE
Active Minerals International LLC · Struck against stationary object

Employee reported painful & swollen left knee. EE suspects injury was caused by knee repeatedly striking the forklift steering column. Following report of injury EE was observed using improper dismounting technique. Dr report from MRI reveals torn tendon. EE referred to Orthopedic Dr for further rewiew. The company was not notified of accident until 4/2/2012

April 10, 2008 GA · Metal/Non-Metal warehouseman, bagger, palletizer/stacker, store keeper, packager, fabricator, cleaning plant operator POWERED HAULAGE
Active Minerals International LLC · Struck by powered moving object

Employee was standing, looking at pressure gauge, when fork lift driver was backing up . Employee turned into fork lift, hitting his right knee on counter wt.

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