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March 28, 2003 MT · Metal/Non-Metal laborer, blacksmith, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, pick-up man, pitman SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Jacob Andersen Rock Sales · Fall to the walkway or working surface

THE INJURED EMPLOYEE WAS WALKING ON THE ROCK SLIDE AND TRIPPED ON ONE ANKLE AND LANDED THE SHIN ON THE OTHER LEG ON THE EDGE OF THE ROCK. THE FALL CUT HIS SHIN OPEN. THE OPENING REQUIRED SUTUR ING.

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