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July 29, 2009 AZ · Metal/Non-Metal crane operator, mobile equipment operator (meo), dragline operator, dropball operator, rigger FALL OF FACE/RIB/PILLAR/SIDE/HIGHWALL
Salt River Materials Group · Struck by falling object

While walking between his drill and side wall a rock rolled off the bench and struck him on the knee. At the time of the injury the employee felt that he did not require medical attention.

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