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November 1, 1996 GA · Metal/Non-Metal mine manager, mine foreman, mine owner FALL OF ROOF OR BACK
Filler Products Inc · Struck by falling object

A ROCK WEIGHING APPRXO 30 LBS FELL FROM ABOUT 50' FROM THE ROOF HITTING ON WINDSHIELD AND EDGE OF THE CAB. THE ROCK PENETRATED THE WINDSHIELD STRIKING THE VICTIM ON BOTH HANDS. THE VICTIM RE CEIVED A LACERATION TO THE LEFT HAND REQUIRING 2 STITCHES AND CHIPPING THE BONE IN THE MIDDLE FINGER ALSO REQUIRING THREE STTICHES.

September 12, 1990 GA · Metal/Non-Metal laborer, bull gang, faceman, parts runner, roustabout, roof trimmer/scaler FALL OF ROOF OR BACK
Filler Products Inc · Struck by falling object

VICTIM WAS SCALING DOWN THE BACK WHEN A ROCK TRAVELED DOWN THE SCALING POLE STRIKING THE VICTIM ON THE ARM. THUS REQUIRING 4 SUTURES IN THE LEFT ARM.

August 6, 1990 GA · Metal/Non-Metal ledgeman/hand, quarry man FALL OF ROOF OR BACK
Filler Products Inc · Struck by falling object

LOADING TOP ROW ROCK FELL ON BUCKET LANDED ON R FOOT, CRUSHING LITTLE TOE AND LACER IT WAS REMOVED BY SURGEON AT MED CENTER

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