Age & health of miner, uneven ground
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Showing all 3Angle-iron temporary mesh support leaning against rib fell over, striking victim on shoulder/chest.
Victim was walking into heading carrying rock bolts. Another miner was removing a drill bit with sledge hammer & bit knocker. A fragment flew off the knocker and penetrated the victim's right outer thigh, penetrating through 3 layers of clothing & lodging against the bone.