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September 15, 1987 MT · Metal/Non-Metal bull gang foreman, labor foreman, leadman, section foreman, shift boss FALLING/SLIDING/ROLLING MATERIALS

Appaloosa Joint Venture-Cimarron Exploration Inc · Struck by falling object

THE MINER WAS I3STALLING A BULHEAD ABOVE HIS WORK AREA INSIDE THE MINE SHAFT ON LEVEL EIGHT.WHEN HE WAS STANDING ON THE BULKHEAD AN OBJECT (CAR BAR) FELL FROM ABOVE AND STRUCK HIM IN THE RIGHT SHOULDER. 3

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