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February 22, 1989 MO · Metal/Non-Metal laborer, bull gang, faceman, parts runner, roustabout, roof trimmer/scaler FALL OF ROOF OR BACK

Springfield Underground Inc · Struck by falling object

HE WAS SCALING IN THE MAN LIFT WHEN HE WAS HIT ON TOP OF HIS HEAD BY A FALLING ROCK. HE WAS WAS WEARING A HART HAT.

November 29, 1988 MO · Metal/Non-Metal laborer, bull gang, faceman, parts runner, roustabout, roof trimmer/scaler FALL OF ROOF OR BACK

Springfield Underground Inc · Struck by falling object

HE WAS BENT OVER AND ROLLING UP AN EXTENSION CORD WHEN A ROCK FELL OFF THE MINE CEILING AND HIT HIM ON THE BACK OF HIS HEAD THROUGH HIS HARD HAT.HIS NECK WAS AFFECTED BY A STRAIN.

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