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August 1, 2008 PA · Metal/Non-Metal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech FALL OF ROOF OR BACK
Coolspring Stone Supply Inc · Struck by falling object

Loose material became dislodged from the roof. The employee was struck by the falling material, causing blunt force trauma to his lower back.

July 21, 1998 PA · Metal/Non-Metal blaster, shooter, shotfirer, explosive worker, powder gang/monkey FALL OF ROOF OR BACK
Coolspring Stone Supply Inc · Struck by falling object

EE WAS PUTTING ANFO HOSE ON POWDER TRUCK. A ROCK FELL FROM ROOF HITTING HIM ON SHOULDER. NOTE: ROCK WAS ABOUT 6" IN DIAMETER.

June 29, 1984 PA · Metal/Non-Metal blaster, shooter, shotfirer, explosive worker, powder gang/monkey FALL OF ROOF OR BACK
Coolspring Stone Supply Inc · Struck against a moving object

MEN CHECKING ROOF WHEN VARIOUS SIZES OF ROCK FELL & BENT BED OF TRUCK SHAKING MEN IN BASKET JARRING MEN NEVER FELL OUT OF B ASKET. MEN LOWERED THEMSELVES TO GROUND LEVEL & WERE TAKEN TO HO SPITAL FOR CHECK UP.

June 29, 1984 PA · Metal/Non-Metal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech FALL OF ROOF OR BACK
Coolspring Stone Supply Inc · Struck against a moving object

MEN CHECKING ROOF WHEN VARIOUS SIZES OF ROCK FELL AND BENT BED OF TRUCK SHACKING MEN IN BASKET JARRING MEN MEN NEVER FELL OUT OF BASKET MEN LOWERED THEMSELVES TO GROUND LEVEL AND WERE TAKEN TO UNIONTOWN HOSPITAL FOR CHECKUP SOUTH UNION TWP AMBULANCE

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