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May 12, 2004 CA · Metal/Non-Metal laborer, blacksmith, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, pick-up man, pitman HANDLING OF MATERIALS
All Rock · Struck by falling object

Employee was putting pin in cone. Large rock fell on his right hand and arm.

May 6, 2003 CA · Metal/Non-Metal laborer, blacksmith, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, pick-up man, pitman HANDLING OF MATERIALS
All Rock · Over-exertion in lifting objects

2 MEN LIFTING ONE END AT AT TIME, A 12 X 12 TIMBER INTO LOADER BUCKET FOR MOVING TIMBER TO ANOTHER LOCATION.

August 8, 2002 CA · Metal/Non-Metal backhoe operator, trackhoe operator, crane operator HANDLING OF MATERIALS
All Rock · Struck by falling object

ROCK FALL FROM SHOOT EMPLOYEE WAS UNDER THE SHOOT REPAIRING A SCREEN.

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