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May 27, 2005 TX · Metal/Non-Metal barge/boat/dredge/towbarge/towboat/leach operator, riverman, deck hand STEPPING OR KNEELING ON OBJECT
Fordyce,Ltd. · Struck against stationary object

RELOCATING WATER PUMP. EE WAS PULLING WATER PUMP MARINE CABLE WHEN HE STEPPED BACK ON HIDDEN 4X4 WOODEN PIECE BELOW DEAD GRASS. EE STEPPED ON WHAT HE THOUGHT WAS SOLID GROUND. HIS LEFT ANKLE TWISTED, CAUSING FRACTURE TO L. ANKLE. SURGERY ON 6/6/05 TO FIX BREAK.

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