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July 7, 2012 ID · Metal/Non-Metal ledgeman/hand, quarry man FALL OF ROOF OR BACK
United Mine Services · Struck by falling object

EE had almost completed mucking out the face when a rock (approx. 18" l.x 16" w. and 12" thick) fell out of the back. The rock then struck the boom of the loader which deflected it towards the operators cab. EE saw the rock coming towards him and raised his arm to protect himself. Rock struck the EE's arm causing a laceration.

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