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December 15, 2001 IL · Coal examiner, fire boss, pre-shift examiner, mine examiner FALL OF ROOF OR BACK
Big Ridge, Inc. · Struck by falling object

INJURED STATED THAT HE WAS PUTTING A SPAD IN THE ROOF WHEN A PIECE OF DRAW ROCK FELL AND STRUCK INJURED ON THE BACK OF THE RIGHT HAND CAUSING A LACERATION. INJURED WENT TO THE HOSPITAL AND REC EIVED 5 STITCHES. HE RETURNED TO WORK HIS NEXT REGULAR SCHEDULED SHIFT.

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