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January 23, 1991 PA · Metal/Non-Metal laborer, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, roof trimmer/scaler FALL OF ROOF OR BACK
Continental Clay Company · Struck against stationary object

WHILE SCALING MINE ROOF WITH SCALING BAR,HE PULLED A PIECE OF CLAY LOOSE.AS THE PIECE FELL,HE PULLED THE BAR BACK AND HIT THE 5TH FINGER ON RIGHT HAND ON THE MINE RIB.

December 8, 1987 PA · Metal/Non-Metal mine manager, mine foreman, mine owner FALL OF ROOF OR BACK
Continental Clay Company · Struck by falling object

SCALING MINE RO2F FOR SAFETY CHECK BEFORE MINE CREW STARTED TO MINE CLAY AFTER COMPLETION OF ROOF INSPECTION WAS LEAVING AREA WHEN A CLUMP OF CLAY FELL FROM ABOVE HITTING UPPER THIGH OF LEFT L EG 3

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