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August 11, 2011 ID · Metal/Non-Metal warehouseman, bagger, palletizer/stacker, store keeper, packager, fabricator, cleaning plant operator STEPPING OR KNEELING ON OBJECT
Gold Hill Reclamation & Mining Company · Struck against stationary object

Employee was walking from the wash plant to the water pump control box (approximately 75 feet). Employee reports stepping on a rock and twisting/spraining his knee. Physician exam and x-rays showed no permanent damage to knee. Physician placed 30 lb. lifting restriction, no bending or twisting, walking as tolerated.

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