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April 24, 1999 KY · Metal/Non-Metal laborer, blacksmith, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, pick-up man, pitman STEPPING OR KNEELING ON OBJECT
Aa Limestone-Div/Davon Inc · Struck against stationary object

EMPLOYEE WAS WALKING DOWN A RAMP AT SCALEHOUSE OFFICE WHEN HE STEPPED ON A SMALL ROCK. THIS CAUSED HIS FOOT TO GO OUT FROM UNDER HIM. WHEN THISHAPPENED IT CAUSED HIM TO SPRAIN HIS LEFT KNEE.

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