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October 7, 2022 RI · Metal/Non-Metal laborer, blacksmith, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, pick-up man, pitman Fatality · OTHER
J R Vinagro Corporation · Caught in, under or between collapsing material or buildings

A miner entered the air separator to clear a blockage. The miner became engulfed in the material.

June 11, 2019 RI · Metal/Non-Metal haul/off road/coal/ore/pit/quarry/rock/rubber tire truck driver, transportation truck driver POWERED HAULAGE
J R Vinagro Corporation · Struck against a moving object

Miner did not report to work on 06/12/2019 and was contacted by their Supervisor and questioned about their absence. Miner told the Supervisor their back was hurting from driving a rock tuck.

February 2, 2006 RI · Metal/Non-Metal laborer, blacksmith, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, pick-up man, pitman MACHINERY
PATRIOT HAULING CO INC. · Struck by falling object

A rock bounced over the top of the screen and landed on the middle of the upper back. This resulted in some muscle spasms and tightness in the back.

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