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May 21, 2002 NM · Metal/Non-Metal laborer, blacksmith, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, pick-up man, pitman STEPPING OR KNEELING ON OBJECT

Perlite Inc · Struck against stationary object

EE WAS KNEELING DOWN TO WIRE TIE THE BOTTOM OF GATES. EE FELT A SLIGHT POP IN RIGHT KNEE. WHEN HE STOOD UP, HE NOTICED HIS KNEE WAS SWELLING.

August 8, 2000 NM · Metal/Non-Metal bulldozer operator, universal operator, heavy equipment operator, operating engineer STEPPING OR KNEELING ON OBJECT

Perlite Inc · Struck against stationary object

EMPLOYEE WAS WALKING AROUND JAW CRUSHER WHEN HE BUMPED HIS LEFT FOOT ON A ROCK.

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