Employee was "loading dynamite" underground when he heard a "rock cracking" noise, so he looked up and a rock that fell from above hit him in the face. His right front tooth was dislodged and he had minor lacerations above his upper lip.
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June 30, 2013
TX · Metal/Non-Metal
laborer, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, roof trimmer/scaler
FALL OF ROOF OR BACK
Rio Grande Mining Company · Struck by falling object
Rio Grande Mining Company · Struck by falling object
ee was bolting back, when a approximately 10"x 10" rock came out from behind the wire striking him on the shoulder and collarbone. ee felt pain in shoulder/collarbone area. Was treated by a physician and received treatment. Placed on restricted duty for 7 days.
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