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August 7, 1985 CA · Metal/Non-Metal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
North American Refractories Company Inc · Struck by falling object

TWO EMPLOYEES W9RE LIFTING A 200 TRUNION END CAP ONTO A PICK UP TRUCK. AS THE CLAIMANT WAS MOVING BACKWARDS, HE TRIPPED OVER A PIECE OF MATERIAL ON THE GOUND, LOST HIS FOOTING FELL AS THE TRUN ION END CAP STR6CK HIS LEG INJURY RESULTED IN COMPOUND FRACTURE BETWEEN KNEE CAP AND ANKLE LEFT LEG.

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