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September 19, 1989 MA · Metal/Non-Metal laborer, blacksmith, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, pick-up man, pitman STEPPING OR KNEELING ON OBJECT
New York Trap Rock Corp · Struck against stationary object

EMPL STATES WHILE UP ON SCATWALK CARRYING WELDING LEAD STEPPED ON ROCK ON CATWALK TWISTING ANKLE.

May 20, 1988 MA · Metal/Non-Metal drill operator STEPPING OR KNEELING ON OBJECT
New York Trap Rock Corp · Struck against stationary object

DRILLER WAS STANDING ON PLATFORM MOVING DRILL. WHEN HE STOPPED DRILL, HE STEPPED DOWN. HE STEPPED ON ROCK, NOT ON SOLID GROUND C CAUSING KNEE TO TWIST.

September 3, 1987 NY · Metal/Non-Metal laborer, blacksmith, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, pick-up man, pitman STEPPING OR KNEELING ON OBJECT
New York Trap Rock Corp · Struck against stationary object

WHILE SHOVELING3STONE, CLEANING UP AROUND CONVEYOR BUILDING #1. EMPLOYEE SLIPPED WHEN HE STEPPED ON A ROCK AND BUMPED LEFT KNEE AGAINST MOTOR GUARD.

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