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November 13, 1990 NC · Metal/Non-Metal prep plant foreman, supervisor, mill plant supervisor, kiln supervisor SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Cherokee Minerals Inc · Fall from ladders

EMPL SLIPPED OFF RUNG OF STEPLADDER 2' FROM CONCRETE FLOOR TWISTING LEFT ANKLE ON IMPACT WITH FLOOR CAUSING SORENESS & SWELLING...X-RAYED AND DISCOVERED HAIRLINE BREAK IN SMALL BONE IN LEFT AN KLE.SET ANKLE AND PUT IN CAST.EMPL CAN WALK WITHOUT CRUTCHES ,ANKLE WILL REMAIN IN FOOT CAST UP TO 6 WKS BUT CAN RETURN TO WORK.

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