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1983–2026
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May 8, 1997 TN · Metal/Non-Metal laborer, bull gang, faceman, parts runner, roustabout, roof trimmer/scaler FALL OF ROOF OR BACK
Savage Zinc Inc · Struck by falling object

THIS EE WAS STRUCK BY A ROCK WHICH FELL FROM THEBACK AS HE LOADED DRILL HOLES WITH EXPOLSIVES

April 1, 1997 TN · Metal/Non-Metal roof bolter, rock bolter, pinner, mobile roof support operator (mrs) FALL OF ROOF OR BACK
Savage Zinc Inc · Struck by falling object

THIS EE WAS STRUCK ON THE RIGHT HAND BY A ROCK WHICH FELLF ROM THE BACK AS HE LOADED ROOF BOLTS ON THE ROOFBOLTER. THE ROCK FELL FROM BOLTED GROUND. HE SOUGHT MEDICAL ATTENTION AT A LATER DATE & FRACTURE WAS DISCOVERED

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