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August 20, 2012 PA · Metal/Non-Metal blaster, shooter, shotfirer, explosive worker, powder gang/monkey FALL OF ROOF OR BACK
Bradys Bend Corp · Struck by falling object

After blowing out a blast hole, the employee was struck on his hardhat by a piece of rock which fell from the roof. The employee fell to the ground as a result of the strike. He was helped to his feet by a coworker and reported the incident to the Mine Foreman.

May 19, 2000 PA · Metal/Non-Metal blaster, shooter, shotfirer, explosive worker, powder gang/monkey FALL OF ROOF OR BACK
Bradys Bend Corp · Struck by falling object

SOUNDING ROOF AFTER SCALING WAS PERFORMED. CONTACTED LOOSE ROCK WITH BAR. PIECE OF ROCK WEIGHING ABOUT 3 1/2 LBS SLID DOWN BAR AND STRUCK EMPLOYEE ON RIGHT WRIST CAUSING LACERATION THAT REQUIR ED 4 STITCHES.

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