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August 21, 2012 IL · Metal/Non-Metal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Allendale Gravel Co Inc · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)

Employee was stepping out of a boat onto land on 8/21/12 when he twisted his right knee, it was later determined through MRI that he had torn his meniscus. Employee has been working until he had surgery to repair on 10/11/12.

June 4, 2012 IL · Metal/Non-Metal barge/boat/dredge/towbarge/towboat/leach operator, riverman, deck hand STRIKING OR BUMPING
Allendale Gravel Co Inc · Struck against stationary object

Employee was stepping up and out of the collection sand pan to go to lunch when he hit his left knee cap on a piece of stationary angle iron. His knee began to swell and it was decided that he should seek treatment/advise from his physician. After x-rays were taken, it appears that he may have chipped his knee cap.

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