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April 14, 2017 NY · Metal/Non-Metal driller, highwall operator, highwall drill operator FALL OF FACE/RIB/PILLAR/SIDE/HIGHWALL
Schaefer Enterprises of Deposit Inc · Struck by falling object

Small drill operator operated in an area against a small high wall in an unsafe manner. Upon setting up the drill operator placed their back against the high wall at the drill operator's station. Several rocks (approximately 15-20lbs) became dislodged from a height of 2'-3' above the operator's shoulder height striking operator at the base of the neck and shoulder.

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