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October 28, 2005 AL · Metal/Non-Metal laborer, blacksmith, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, pick-up man, pitman STEPPING OR KNEELING ON OBJECT

Blount Springs Materials Co Inc · Struck against stationary object

EMPLOYEE WAS WORKING AS LABORER AROUND CRUSHING CIRCUIT. WHEN HE WAS FINISHED, HE STEPPED OFF OF CONCRETE PAD ONTO A ROCK HE DID NOT SEE AND TWISTED HIS RIGHT ANKLE.

April 28, 2003 AL · Metal/Non-Metal laborer, blacksmith, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, pick-up man, pitman STEPPING OR KNEELING ON OBJECT

Blount Springs Materials Co Inc · Struck against stationary object

EMPLOYEE WAS ATTEMPTING TO PERFORM REPAIRS ON WATER PUMP AT PUMP HOUSE WHEN HE INADVERTENTLY STEPPED ON A LOOSE BOARD WITH A NAIL IN IT.

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