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January 13, 2007 AL · Coal blaster, shooter, shotfirer, explosive worker, powder gang/monkey FALL OF FACE/RIB/PILLAR/SIDE/HIGHWALL
M S & R Equipment Company Inc · Struck by rolling or sliding object

Blaster was loading the inside row of blast holes with explosives when several rocks rolled down the highwall. One rock struck him in the right side of his forehead, resulting in a laceration requiring 10 sutures.

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