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April 17, 1989 MO · Metal/Non-Metal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech MACHINERY

Richwoods Mining Company · Struck by falling object

WELDER WAS CUTTING A SECTION OF METAL OUT OF LARGE PIECE. CUT PIECE FELL ON HIS FOOT, BRUISING THE FOOT.

December 16, 1988 MO · Metal/Non-Metal ledgeman/hand, quarry man HANDLING OF MATERIALS

Richwoods Mining Company · Struck by falling object

EMPLOYEE WAS REPLACING A METAL TRAP DOOR ON BARITE BIN. DOOR FELL OFF HINGES AND STRUCK EMPLOYEE ON RIGHT LEG AND KNEE. EMPLOYEE REPORTED SORENESS AND STIFFNESS FOR SEVERAL DAY.

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