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May 29, 2003 MN · Metal/Non-Metal miner, nec STEPPING OR KNEELING ON OBJECT
M.R. Paving & Excavating, Inc. · Struck against stationary object

EE WAS CLEANING OUT GRAVEL & ROCK FROM A PLUGGED GRAVEL CONVEYOR. WHEN HE STEPPED THE GRAVEL SLOPE NEXT TO THE CONVEYOR HE STEPPED ON A THICK PIECE OF CONCRETE REINFORCING WIRE WHICH PENETRATE D HIS SHOE AND PUNCTURED HIS LEFT FOOT.

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