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1983–2026
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December 4, 1984 MT · Metal/Non-Metal ledgeman/hand, quarry man FALL OF ROOF OR BACK
Black Pine Mining Company · Struck by falling object

I.NAME WAS BARRING DOWN BEFORE HE STARTED ROCKBOLTING AND A LARGE SLAB FELL OUT IN FRONT OF HIM LETTING THE BACK PEEL OFF BACK OVER THE TOP OF HIM ROCK CAME DOWN BREAKING HIS HARD HAT AND CUTT ING HIS HEAD

November 12, 1984 CA · Metal/Non-Metal superintendent FALL OF ROOF OR BACK
Inspiration Mines Inc · Struck by falling object

TOLD MINER WHERE TO INSTALL ROOF BOLTS TURNED AROUND TO LEAVE AREA AND ROCK FELL FROM ROOF AND STRUCK VICTIM ON LEFT SHOULDER.

February 15, 1983 MT · Metal/Non-Metal ledgeman/hand, quarry man FALL OF ROOF OR BACK
Black Pine Mining Company · Struck by falling object

STOPE HAD ENCOUNTERED A FAULT CONSEQUENTLY THERE WERE MUD AND CLAY SEAM BETWEEN THE ROCKS THE ORE WENT UP LEAVING A BROW IT WAS PART OF THIS BROW THAT FELL HITTING LEE IN THE FEET

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