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1983–2026
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May 8, 1997 TN · Metal/Non-Metal laborer, bull gang, faceman, parts runner, roustabout, roof trimmer/scaler FALL OF ROOF OR BACK
Savage Zinc Inc · Struck by falling object

THIS EE WAS STRUCK BY A ROCK WHICH FELL FROM THEBACK AS HE LOADED DRILL HOLES WITH EXPOLSIVES

April 1, 1997 TN · Metal/Non-Metal roof bolter, rock bolter, pinner, mobile roof support operator (mrs) FALL OF ROOF OR BACK
Savage Zinc Inc · Struck by falling object

THIS EE WAS STRUCK ON THE RIGHT HAND BY A ROCK WHICH FELLF ROM THE BACK AS HE LOADED ROOF BOLTS ON THE ROOFBOLTER. THE ROCK FELL FROM BOLTED GROUND. HE SOUGHT MEDICAL ATTENTION AT A LATER DATE & FRACTURE WAS DISCOVERED

September 27, 1996 TN · Metal/Non-Metal truck driver FALL OF ROOF OR BACK
Savage Zinc Inc · Struck against a moving object

INJURED WAS LOADING TRUCK WIHT LOADER IN AREA THAT HAD BEEN SCALED EARLIER AND FOUND TO BE IN GOOD CONDITION, WHEN BACK ROCK FELL ON MOTOR END OF LOADER. ROCK WAS OF SUCH SIZE (EST 20X25X3) IT SHOOK EMP AROUND INSIDE OPERATORS POSITION CAUSING HIM TO STRIKE HEAD AGAINST SAFE TOP. SUFFEREDCONTUSION TO SKULL AND NECK.

February 13, 1996 TN · Metal/Non-Metal driller operator FALL OF ROOF OR BACK
Savage Zinc Inc · Struck by falling object

THIS EE PULLED A HOSE UP THE MUCK PILE TO WET ITDOWN. A SMALL ROCK FELL FROM THE BACK & STRUCK HIS HEAD.

November 18, 1994 TN · Metal/Non-Metal FALL OF ROOF OR BACK
Savage Zinc Inc · Struck by falling object

THIS EMPLOYEE WAS STRUCK BY A ROCK WHICH FELL FROM THE BACK AS HE WET DOWN A MUCK PILE.

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