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3,112
Years on record
1983–2026
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October 19, 1983 ID · Metal/Non-Metal ledgeman/hand, quarry man EXPLOSIVES AND BREAKING AGENTS
Minerals Management Inc · Struck by flying object

IGNITER CORD WENT OFF AFTER LIGHTING LE-LITE WITH MATCHES, DIDN\T RELIZE HOW MUCH TIME HAD LAPSED AND 1ST BURN CUT BLAST 1 HOLE WENT OFF ROCK (SMALL) RICOCHETED OFF RIGHT RIB CAUGHT THEM APPRO X. 35\ FROM FACE, THEY STOPED AFTER IGNITING FACE ROUND TO LE-LITE AIR MOVER TO SAFETY FUSE IT WAS HUNG ON HE HAD SEVERAL SMALL PUNTURE ROCK WOUND, SMALL ROCKS INSEDDED CLOSE TO RIGHT JAW.

October 19, 1983 ID · Metal/Non-Metal ledgeman/hand, quarry man EXPLOSIVES AND BREAKING AGENTS
Minerals Management Inc · Struck by flying object

IGNITER CORD WENT OFF AFTER LIGHTING RELITE IT WITH MATCHES,DIDNT RELIZE HOW MUCH TIME HAD LAPSED AND 1ST BURN CUT BLAST 1 HOLE WENT OFF ROCKS SMALL RIGOCHETED OFF RIGHT RIB CAUGHT THEM 35\FRO M FACE STOPPED AFTER IGNITING FREE ROUND TO RETIE AIR MOVER TO SAFETY FUSE IT WAS HUNG ON.HAD SMALL ROCK PUNCTURE WOUNDS ON RIGHT SIDE OF FACE.

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