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January 30, 1993 KS · Metal/Non-Metal laborer, blacksmith, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, pick-up man, pitman STEPPING OR KNEELING ON OBJECT
Lrm Industries Inc · Rubbed or abraded

ON 2-15-93 EE INFORMED US THAT ABOUT ONE MONTH AGO HE STOOD UP AFTER WORKING ON HIS KNEES FOR AN EXTENDED PERIOD OF TIME AND FELT A SHARP PAIN IN HIS RIGHT KNEE HE WAS GIVEN A CORTIZONE SHOT T O REDUCE THE SWELLING THAT DID NOT HELP SO AN INCISON WAS MADE TO DRAIN THE BLOOD AND FLUID.

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