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November 9, 1991 IL · Coal blaster, shooter, shotfirer, explosive worker, powder gang/monkey FALL OF FACE/RIB/PILLAR/SIDE/HIGHWALL

Jader Fuel Company Inc · Struck by falling object

EMPL WAS WORKING IN #2 PIT LOADING HOLES FOR BLASTING 3 ROCKS FELL OF HIGHWALL 1 ROCK HIT HARD HAT ON HEAD & ANOTHER ROCK HIT LEFT SIDE, NECK & SHOULDER AREA.

July 20, 1989 IL · Coal coal/ore shovel operator, shoveler, power shoveler FALL OF FACE/RIB/PILLAR/SIDE/HIGHWALL

Jader Fuel Company Inc · Struck by falling object

EMPL SETTING PUMP IN PIT WHEN ROCK FELL FROM HIGHWALL STRIKING EMPL ON RIGHT COLLAR BONE.

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