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January 27, 2014 AZ · Metal/Non-Metal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech STEPPING OR KNEELING ON OBJECT
Campbell Redi-Mix Inc. · Struck against stationary object

The miner was using the stacked concrete blocks as stairs to access the end of a feeder. When returning down the blocks the miner stepped on the V-top of the concrete block instead of the flat portion on the block and twisted his ankle.

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