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April 27, 2012 MO · Metal/Non-Metal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech STEPPING OR KNEELING ON OBJECT
Bailey Quarries Inc · Struck against stationary object

Technician was making repairs to the rear axle of a CAT 769C truck. While carrying the rear axle from the rear to front of the machine, lost balance of axle and footing, stepping forward; right foot (toes) came down on the edge of the 6x6 wood blocking, resulting in closed fractures of metatarsals 3-5.

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