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September 9, 2010 NM · Metal/Non-Metal laborer, blacksmith, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, pick-up man, pitman POWERED HAULAGE
Constructors Inc · Struck by falling object

While moving the Finlay at the pit to a new section at the time of turning it a rock fell off the ledge of the feeder. The rock was 3" in diameter and hit him on the right shoulder. He rec. medical attention and Tramadol and Ibuprofen was prescribed.

September 9, 2010 NM · Metal/Non-Metal laborer, blacksmith, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, pick-up man, pitman POWERED HAULAGE
Constructors Inc · Struck against a moving object

EE's lower back started hurting due to rock truck he was operating had no absorption or cushion in the seat. He hit a pothole and went up and down and felt something stretch in his back. He rec. medical attention.

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