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June 26, 2015 FL · Metal/Non-Metal mine manager, mine foreman, mine owner STEPPING OR KNEELING ON OBJECT
Youngquist Brothers Rock Inc. · Struck against stationary object

EE dismounted equipment and stepped on a rock. Injury was to L foot, arch area. Minor contusion/bruise. EE was asked if he wanted to go to urgent care, he declined. 6/29/15 EE called me at approx 8:35 pm. I informed him to go to the hospital if he was in "that much pain". EE was sent to Podiatrist on 6/30/15 to follow up. MRI and blood work 7/1. EE admitted 7/4 w/infection L foot.

November 2, 2005 FL · Metal/Non-Metal laborer, blacksmith, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, pick-up man, pitman STEPPING OR KNEELING ON OBJECT
Youngquist Brothers Rock Inc. · Struck against stationary object

EE was walking down the steps on the Crusher when he stepped on a large rock. When the rock rolled out from under his foot he had rolled his ankle wich in turn resulted in a light fracture to his ankle.

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