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April 14, 1992 AR · Metal/Non-Metal outside foreman, leadman STEPPING OR KNEELING ON OBJECT
Wallis Quarry · Struck against stationary object

EMPLOYEE WAS CLEANING UP AND PICKING UP SCRAP METAL AND TIN. THE GRASS HAD GROWN UP AROUND THE AREA SO HE DIDN'T SEE A NAIL STICKING UP. HE STEPPED ON THE RUSTY NAIL WITH HIS RIGHT FOOT CAUSIN G A MINOR PUNCTURE WOUND BUT FELT LIKE A TETANUS SHOT WAS NEEDED.

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