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May 25, 2006 PA · Metal/Non-Metal laborer, blacksmith, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, pick-up man, pitman EXPLOSIVES AND BREAKING AGENTS
Laurel Aggregates Inc · Struck by... (Not Elsewhere Classified)

The primary plant operator and a co-worker were trying to avoid on-coming fly rock from and overburden shot by entering into the primary MCC #2 building. The injured individual was struck by a piece of fly rock that came thru the south east side of the builing. Blasting services were being conducted y Mt. State Bit Service, Inc. MSHA ID #C4R.

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