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March 31, 1997 IN · Metal/Non-Metal drill operator FALL OF FACE/RIB/PILLAR/SIDE/HIGHWALL
Indiana Limestone Company Incorporated · Struck by falling object

A LOOSE STONE FELL FROM THE TOP OF THE LEDGE. THE STONE STRUCK THE EMPLOYEE WITH A GLANCING BLOW TO THE RIGHT SIDE OF HEAD AND NECK. EMPLOYEE WAS WEARING HARD HAT. THE STONE WEIGHED APPROX. 10 -15 LBS. ADMITTED IN HOSPITAL 1 NIGHT FOR OBSERVATION.

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