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October 17, 2008 GA · Metal/Non-Metal power shovel operator Fatality · FALL OF ROOF OR BACK
O-N Minerals (Filler Products) Company · Struck by falling object

Victim was scaling in level 9 north 8 when a large rock fell from the roof crushing the cab of the scale machine causing fatal injuries. The accident is still under investigation by MSHA and the mine operator. The root cause analysis is not complete at this time.

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