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1983–2026
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November 6, 2003 NM · Metal/Non-Metal miner, nec FALL OF ROOF OR BACK
Mississippi Potash Inc · Struck by falling object

EE WAS HELPING A CO-WORKER CONNECT A 2 1/2" AIRLINE WHEN A ROCK APPROXIMATELY 8" ROUND STRUCK EE'S HAND. NO LOST TIME - FRACTURED BONE ON LEFT HAND MIDDLE FINGER.

March 30, 2001 NM · Metal/Non-Metal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech FALL OF ROOF OR BACK
Mississippi Potash Inc · Struck by rolling or sliding object

EMPLOYEE WAS MOVING ROOF BOLTER CABLE SO SHE COULD GET LUBE WAGON INTO POSITION TO SERVICE MOBILE BRIDGE CONVEYERS. A SECTION OF MINE RIB FELL, STRIKING AND BRUISING HER RIGHT LEG, JUST ABOVE THE KNEE.

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