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April 5, 2013 IL · Metal/Non-Metal greaser, grease man, oiler, lube man, dragline oiler STEPPING OR KNEELING ON OBJECT
Mid-America Sand & Gravel · Struck against stationary object

I was servicing the dredge engine. You have to step up on top of a welder to service the engine. As I was stepping down off the engine I stepped onto a piece of 2" pipe and rolled my ankle spraining it.

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