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August 26, 2011 KY · Metal/Non-Metal haul/off road/coal/ore/pit/quarry/rock/rubber tire truck driver, transportation truck driver SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Mercer Stone Company · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)

Injured slipped cleaning rock from chute. Said he twisted right knee but it was not hurting enough for attention. On 11/9/11 injured said knee was bothering him and went to Dr. Dr. told him to give it time and it may heal itself. Continued to hurt, returned to Dr on 2/29/12, Dr scheduled medical procedure, on 2/29/12, management became aware of the reportable injury.

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