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June 29, 2015 CA · Metal/Non-Metal outside foreman, leadman HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Silica Resources, Inc. · Over-exertion in pulling or pushing objects

Miner hyper-extended big toe while working on pipe. Miner was pushing pipe with foot when injury happened. Miner reported heat related injury on 6/30/15 and went to Urgent Care on 7/1/15. While there, doctor cleaned up infected big toe. Miner reported big toe injury to Supervisor on 7/5/15. Miner was admitted to hospital on 7/3/15.

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