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September 22, 2011 KY · Coal prep plant foreman, supervisor, mill plant supervisor, kiln supervisor STEPPING OR KNEELING ON OBJECT
CDR Operations Inc · Struck against stationary object

Foreman was checking steam jenny, when he stepped down from steam jenny plate form he stated he stepped on small block of coal and twisted ankle (right) the ankle became swollen and we decided to seek medical attention we went to doctors got an x-ray and was released back to work same day.

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