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October 13, 2002 CA · Metal/Non-Metal section foreman, bullgang foreman, labor foreman, leadman, shift boss FALL OF ROOF OR BACK
Lucky Dollar LLC · Struck by falling object

MINER WAS CLEANING OFF BULKHEAD WHEN A ROCK 2' OUT OF THE BACK SMASHING THE MINER'S THUMB.

October 5, 2002 CA · Metal/Non-Metal laborer, bull gang, faceman, parts runner, roustabout, roof trimmer/scaler MACHINERY
Lucky Dollar LLC · Struck by falling object

WORKER WAS LEARNING HOW TO DRILL WITH THE JACKLEG. A ROCK FROM THE HANGING WALL CAME DOWN HITTING THE WORKER IN THE SHOULDER KNOCKING HIM DOWN. THE ROCK LANDED ON HIS RIGHT ANKLE.

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