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April 4, 2006 PA · Metal/Non-Metal laborer, blacksmith, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, pick-up man, pitman STEPPING OR KNEELING ON OBJECT
Atlantic States Materials of PA Inc · Struck against stationary object

AFTER EMPLOYEE REMOVED A PIECE OF WOOD FROM UNDER THE CONVEYOR BELT HE TURNED TO GO TO THE CATWALK TO RESET THE TRIP CABLE. AFTER WALKING A FEW STEPS HE FELT A SHARP PAIN IN HIS CALF OF HIS LEFT LEG.

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