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September 10, 2007 TN · Metal/Non-Metal ledgeman/hand, quarry man FALL OF ROOF OR BACK
Dynatec Mining Corporation · Struck by falling object

This employee and another were scaling loose rocks from a manlift basket. He and his partner identified a loose rock. When they began to scale the rock, it loosened over them. As the employee attempted to move the manlift out from under the rock, the rock fell, striking both men.

September 10, 2007 TN · Metal/Non-Metal ledgeman/hand, quarry man FALL OF ROOF OR BACK
Dynatec Mining Corporation · Struck by falling object

This employee and another were scaling loose rocks from a manlift basket. He and his partner identified a loose rock. When they began to scale the rock, it loosened over them. As the employee attempted to move the manlift out from under the rock, the rock fell, striking both men.

August 14, 2001 NV · Metal/Non-Metal miner, nec FALL OF ROOF OR BACK
Dynatec Mining Corp · Struck by falling object

EE WAS GUARDING A BLAST WHEN A 2" X 3" ROCK FELL FROM THE BOLTED AND MATTED BACK, STRIKING HIM THE RIGHT WRIST.

September 22, 2000 NV · Metal/Non-Metal laborer, bull gang, faceman, parts runner, roustabout, roof trimmer/scaler FALL OF ROOF OR BACK
Dynatec Mining Corp · Struck by falling object

MINER WAS SCALING WHEN A ROCK FELL FROM BEHIND A MAT, BOUNCED OFF THE SCALING BAR AND HIT HIS LEFT ARM.

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