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July 16, 2001 PA · Metal/Non-Metal laborer, blacksmith, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, pick-up man, pitman FALL OF FACE/RIB/PILLAR/SIDE/HIGHWALL
Dally Slate Company · Struck by falling object

WORK CREW IN THE PIT WERE MOVING A QUARRY SAW WHEN THE ARM OF THE SAW STRUCK THE HIGWALL CAUSINGA PIECE OF SLATE ~10' X 8" X 4" TO DISLODGE. IT FELL AND GLANCED OF THE HARD HAT OF THE INJURED WORKER, STRIKING HIM IN THE LEFT SHOULDER, BREAKING THE SCAPULAL BONE.

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