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April 28, 2003 OH · Metal/Non-Metal laborer, blacksmith, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, pick-up man, pitman STEPPING OR KNEELING ON OBJECT
CITY STONE LLC · Struck against stationary object

Accident happened when operator exited excavator, took 2 steps on the ground and twisted ankle on a rock. He then went to get it checked that night. dr at emergency room told him it was just sprained. His personal dr later found that it was broken, and had prior problems with same ankle.

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