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February 6, 2017 NC · Metal/Non-Metal rotary bucket excavator operator STEPPING OR KNEELING ON OBJECT
Resco Products Inc · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)

Employee twisted knee when climbing down from excavator. When employee turned in FMLA/Disability paperwork on 5/31/17 for upcoming knee surgery, they had noted on the paperwork that the injury occurred at work. When employee requested time off in Feb for a Dr appointment for knee pain, they were asked it if happened at work and they responded "No".

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