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December 15, 2023 NC · Metal/Non-Metal warehouseman, bagger, palletizer/stacker, store keeper, packager, fabricator, cleaning plant operator ENTRAPMENT
Nantahala Talc & Limestone Company Inc · Caught in, under or between collapsing material or buildings

Miner dug out area between chute and belt. Miner looked into that area and a mass of material broke loose in chute and entrapped miner.

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