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March 13, 2007 AL · Coal pumper FALL OF FACE/RIB/PILLAR/SIDE/HIGHWALL
Southland Resources, Inc. · Struck by falling object

Material broke loose, fell from highwall striking employee on his back & injuring his ribs & shoulder. This was a small amount of material consisting of loose dirt & rocks. Victim was about 16' away from walk when struck. Material clump fell around 45' above.

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