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December 20, 2008 UT · Metal/Non-Metal laborer, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, roof trimmer/scaler FALL OF ROOF OR BACK
Ziegler Chemical & Mineral Corp · Struck by falling object

A chunk of Gilsonite off the slope, striking him just below the hard hat, behind his right ear.

June 11, 2002 UT · Metal/Non-Metal stoper miner FALL OF ROOF OR BACK
Ziegler Chemical & Mineral Corp · Struck by falling object

WHILE MINING HE INJURED HIS RIGHT FOOT: A ROCK FELL, HIT HIS HAND KNOCKING THE CHIPPING HAMMER OUT OF HIS HAND. THE MOIL HIS HIS FOOT CAUSING A LACERATION.

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