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1983–2026
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October 11, 2001 TN · Metal/Non-Metal front-end loader operator FALL OF ROOF OR BACK
Pasminco Zinc Inc · Struck by falling object

EE WAS WETTING THE MUCKPILE WHEN A ROCK HIT HIS LEG BREAKING HIS RIGHT LEG. TIB AND FIB.

October 6, 2000 TN · Metal/Non-Metal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech FALL OF ROOF OR BACK
Pasminco Zinc Inc · Struck by falling object

THIS EE SCALED A ROCK, STRIKING THE EE ON THE LEFT ELBOW.

July 5, 2000 TN · Metal/Non-Metal miner, nec FALL OF ROOF OR BACK
Pasminco Zinc Inc · Struck by falling object

THIS EE WAS STRUCK BY A SAMLL SHARP ROCK ONT HE LOWER LIP AS HE SEALED A ROCK WITH A SCALING BAR.

May 3, 2000 TN · Metal/Non-Metal driller operator FALL OF ROOF OR BACK
Pasminco Zinc Inc · Struck by falling object

THIS EE WAS ENTERING THE CAB OF A JUMBO DRILL WHEN A SMALL ROCK FELL FROM THE BACK, STRIKING HIS ARM.

February 8, 2000 TN · Metal/Non-Metal coal sampler FALL OF ROOF OR BACK
Pasminco Zinc Inc · Struck by falling object

THIS EE WAS OBSERVING A GEOLOGIST GRADE A MUCK PILE. A ROCK FELL FROM BETWEEN TWO ROOF BOLTS AND STRUCK HER HEAD.

July 21, 1999 TN · Metal/Non-Metal blaster, shooter, shotfirer, explosive worker, powder gang/monkey FALL OF ROOF OR BACK
Pasminco Zinc Inc · Struck by falling object

EMPLOYEE WAS STRUCK BY A ROCK WHICH FELL FROM THE BACK. THE EMPLOYEE WAS REMOVING CAPS FROM A DETONATOR STORAGE BOX ON A BLASTING RIG.

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