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June 26, 2006 ID · Metal/Non-Metal belt foreman, maintenance foreman, maintenance supervisor POWERED HAULAGE

H-K Contractors Inc · Struck by falling object

A large rock fell off conveyor belt striking hard hat on head, causing a laceration to top of head.

July 9, 2001 ID · Metal/Non-Metal laborer, blacksmith, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, pick-up man, pitman POWERED HAULAGE

H-K Contractors Inc · Struck by falling object

LABORER WAS BREAKING OUT A STUCK ROCK IN FEED TRAP WHEN THE LOADER OPERATOR DUMPED A LOAD OF ROCK AND MISSING THE FEED HOPPER, DUMPING THE LOAD ONTO THE LABORER.

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