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April 2, 2012 IL · Metal/Non-Metal drill operator SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Central Limestone Company Inc · Fall to the walkway or working surface

Employee stepped down from drill cab, released grip on hand hold as left foot touched ground, left ankle rolled over on a stone causing him to lose balance and fall landing on left shoulder. Left ankle swelling caused difficult walking. Left shoulder popped as it hit ground, causing it to be very sore and unable to lift arm without pain.

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