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February 10, 1988 PA · Metal/Non-Metal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech STEPPING OR KNEELING ON OBJECT
Allentown Cement Company Inc · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)

WHILE EMPLOYEE WAS WORKING IN COOLER,HE WAS IN A KNEELING POSITION AND HIS SHOE BENT IN A NORMAL MANNER.HE THINKS HIS SAFETY SHOE TIP CAUSED THE FOOT TO SWELL CAUSING A CONTUSION.

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