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March 13, 1990 CO · Metal/Non-Metal laborer, blacksmith, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, pick-up man, pitman STEPPING OR KNEELING ON OBJECT
C E Mills Construction Company Inc · Struck against stationary object

EMPLOYEE WAS SHOVELING DIRT WITH A HAND SHOVEL FROM UNDER THE CONVEYOR BELT. THERE WAS SNOW ON THE GROUND AND IT WAS SPITTING SNOW. I STARTED TO STEP RIGHT WITH MY RIGHT FOOT, SLIPPED AND FELL TO THE GROUND. DOCTOR'S REPORT SAYS SPRAINED RIGHT ANKLE.

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