Unconsolidated slough off hanging wall fell from the rib pushed miner down on an 8X8 timber, right leg bent under him and was broken when he landed on the leg and timber at the same time.
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July 27, 2010
NV · Metal/Non-Metal
laborer, bull gang, faceman, parts runner, roustabout, roof trimmer/scaler
FALL OF FACE/RIB/PILLAR/SIDE/HIGHWALL
Ashdown Project LLC · Struck by falling object
August 28, 2008
NV · Metal/Non-Metal
ledgeman/hand, quarry man
FALL OF FACE/RIB/PILLAR/SIDE/HIGHWALL
Ashdown Project LLC · Struck by falling object
Small rocks fell down the #3 raise, while installing stulls EE moving out of the way caught foot on ladder twisted L knee.
Ashdown Project LLC · Struck by falling object
Employee was scaling down when a rock came out of back striking him on head. He required 4 staples in head.
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