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July 9, 1999 IN · Coal tipple/top lander/skip dumper operator, binman, topman STEPPING OR KNEELING ON OBJECT
B B Mining Inc. · Struck against stationary object

EMPLOYEE IS NOT SURE WHAT HAPPENED BUT BELIEVES HE MAY HAVE STEPPED ON A PIECE OF ROCK OR IN A HOLE WHILE WALKING ALONG A BELTLINE TWISTING HISANKLE CAUSING A FRACTURE TO HIS RIGHT ANKLE. WILL BE OFF WORK APPROX 2 TO 3 WEEKS.

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