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May 17, 2006 OH · Coal blaster, shooter, shotfirer, explosive worker, powder gang/monkey FALL OF FACE/RIB/PILLAR/SIDE/HIGHWALL
Steuben Coal - Anthony Mining, Ltd. · Struck by falling object

Rain had occurred a couple of days prior to accident; also heavy rain was present at time of accident. While contractor was loading blasting holes next to highwall, a rock fell from the highwall, hitting the man in his left leg. Man was taken to hospital. He was diagnosed with a left lower shin bruise.

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