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June 5, 2001 OH · Metal/Non-Metal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech FALL OF FACE/RIB/PILLAR/SIDE/HIGHWALL
Briar Hill Stone Company · Struck by falling object

EE WAS WORKING IN THE MINE PIT NEXT TO A 40' STRAIGHT VERTICAL HIGHWALL WHEN A SMALL ROCK LESS THAN AN INCH THICK FELL AND HIT HIM ON THE RIGHT SHOULDER. HE DID NOT SEEK MEDICAL ATTENTION OR L OSE WORK. HE WENT TO DOCTOR THEN WENT ON LIGHT DUTY.

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