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May 21, 2001 AZ · Metal/Non-Metal laborer, blacksmith, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, pick-up man, pitman STEPPING OR KNEELING ON OBJECT
Huachuca Concrete Inc · Struck against stationary object

EMPLOYEE WAS OPENING TRAILER DOOR TO GET PARTS. HE WAS TOLD THE DOOR SOMETIMES STICKS. HE WAS ON THE BOTTOM STEP, GAVE THE DOOR A HARD YANK AND LOST HIS BALANCE. HE FELL FORWARD, STRIKING HIS LEFT SHOULDER ON THE BOTTOM EDGE OF THE DOOR OPENING.

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