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October 22, 1996 IN · Coal haul/off road/coal/ore/pit/quarry/rock/rubber tire truck driver, transportation truck driver FALL OF FACE/RIB/PILLAR/SIDE/HIGHWALL
Kindill Mining Inc · Struck by falling object

EE WAS CHECKING A 4" DIESEL PUMP SET NEAR THE HIGHWALL TO SEE IF IT NEEDED FUEL. A ROCK OR MUD CAME OFF THE WALL AND HIT EE ON THE HARD HAT. HE GOT BACK INTO HIS FUEL TRUCK AND RADIOED FOR ASS ISTANCE.

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