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Years on record: 1983–2026
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November 6, 1986 UT · Metal/Non-Metal ledgeman/hand, quarry man Fatality · FALL OF ROOF OR BACK

Western Key Enterprise · Struck by falling object

2ND ROUND WAS B9ING DRILLED AFTER 1ST ROUND SHOT THROUGH CAVED AREA AT CRACK IN CAVED AREA WAS NOT VISIBLE FROM FACE SIDE RESULTING IN LARGE SLAB OUT OF BACK TO FALL DIRECTLY ABOVE VICTIM WHIL E DRILLING 2ND 9OUND

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