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October 29, 2008 GA · Metal/Non-Metal blaster, shooter, shotfirer, explosive worker, powder gang/monkey FALL OF ROOF OR BACK
O-N Minerals (Filler Products) Company · Struck by falling object

Injured Employee was part of a scaling crew. He was pointing out a loose rock on the opposite rib when a rock fell from the roof striking him on the left shoulder. Injuries are fractured left clavicle and 3 compressed lumbar vetibrae.Employee should have not been standing in the immediate area of the scaling.

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