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July 29, 2004 PA · Metal/Non-Metal warehouseman, bagger, palletizer/stacker, store keeper, packager, fabricator, cleaning plant operator STEPPING OR KNEELING ON OBJECT
Prospect Aggregates Inc · Struck against stationary object

Employee was kneeling on stones cleaning around a conveyor, when a stone punctured skin on his right knee. Employee did not want to seek medical treatment at this time. About a week later employees right leg was badly swollen. He went to the doctor and was told he has cellulitis in his right leg due to an infected puncture wound on his right knee.

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