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August 10, 2010 WA · Metal/Non-Metal haul/off road/coal/ore/pit/quarry/rock/rubber tire truck driver, transportation truck driver SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
De Rosier Trucking Inc · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)

Employee was walking across work area with Mine Inspector and DeRosier Equipment Operator. Miner stepped off bank area and "tweaked knee". Miner reported knee "hurt" the next day 8/11/2010. Miner worked full shift 6:am-5:pm on 8/11/2010. Miner reported in on 8/12/2010 that he was going to doctor to have knee checked out.

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