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July 14, 1987 KY · Metal/Non-Metal tipple/top lander/skip dumper operator, binman, topman STEPPING OR KNEELING ON OBJECT
Pace Construction Company Inc · Struck against stationary object

EMPLOYEE WAS WA5KING UP THE WALKWAY ON THE #2 CONVEYOR TO OIL A DRIVE CHAIN. THERE WAS A SMALL ROCK ON THE WALKWAY THE EMPLOYEE STEPPED ON THE ROCK. RESULTING IN THE TWISTING HIS LEFT ANKLE.

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