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May 7, 2012 AK · Metal/Non-Metal ledgeman/hand, quarry man FALL OF ROOF OR BACK
Mystery Creek Resources Inc · Struck by falling object

Miner using jackleg to put roof bolts in the back, rock came out of back slid down jackleg hitting "L" little finger and left forearm.

June 12, 2011 AK · Metal/Non-Metal laborer, bull gang, faceman, parts runner, roustabout, roof trimmer/scaler FALL OF ROOF OR BACK
Mystery Creek Resources Inc · Struck by falling object

Employee was mucking out the 270 stope access, scaling area again before finishing mucking to bolt. While scaling there was a rock hit him in the head. Going in to see a physician on the recommendation of site EMT.

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