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October 18, 1993 WA · Metal/Non-Metal haul/off road/coal/ore/pit/quarry/rock/rubber tire truck driver, transportation truck driver EXPLOSIVES AND BREAKING AGENTS
Pierce County Surface Water Management · Struck by flying object

A 76 HOLE SHOT WAS BEING SET OFF IN THE PIT. THE INJURED PERSON WAS STANDING APPROX. 410' FROM THE BLAST SITE. FLY ROCK FROM THE BLAST STRUCK THE PERSON CAUSING THE INJURIES.

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