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August 12, 1986 WA · Metal/Non-Metal welder (shop) STEPPING OR KNEELING ON OBJECT
Columbia Northwest Corp · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)

INJURED WAS TEL5ING OFF OF THE BACK END OF TRUCK AND STEPPED ON AN AEROSAL CAN CAUSING HIS ANKLE TO TWIST, TEARING LIGAMENTS ANKLE IN CAST FOR 3 WEEKS X RAYS NEGATIVE OFF WORK APPROX. 3 WEEKS.

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