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3,112
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1983–2026
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August 1, 1993 MT · Metal/Non-Metal ledgeman/hand, quarry man MACHINERY
Miners Inc · Struck against stationary object

EMPLOYEE WAS BOLTING BACK WHEN HE SLIPPED AND BEGAN TO FALL. HE TRIED TO CATCH DRILL WHILE FALLING AND CAUGHT HIS FINGER IN THE CRADLE OF THE DRILL AND LEG. THIS AREA WAS A SEVERE PINCH POINT.

July 22, 1993 MT · Metal/Non-Metal ledgeman/hand, quarry man MACHINERY
Miners Inc · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)

WHILE DRILLING BACK HOLES WITH A JACKLEG DRILL EMPLOYEE WAS PULLING OUT OF HOLE & STRAINED LOWER BACK.

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