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December 4, 2012 MT · Metal/Non-Metal section foreman, bullgang foreman, labor foreman, leadman, shift boss FALL OF FACE/RIB/PILLAR/SIDE/HIGHWALL
Drumlummon Gold Corporation · Struck by falling object

Jack-leg drill had a worn out chuck and employee was showing the mechanic the problem with the chuck. When employee set the drill back against the face he had his hand on the drill throttle control and a small rock fell from the face and landed on the side of his thumb fracturing his thumb.

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