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March 4, 1998 AZ · Metal/Non-Metal ledgeman/hand, quarry man Fatality · FALL OF ROOF OR BACK
BHP Copper Inc · Struck by falling object

EMPLOYEE AND PARTNER WERE WORKING ON THE 3570 LEVEL. EE WAS FATALLY INJURED WHEN A ROCK SLAB FELL FROM THE BACK ADN UPPER RIB OF THE RAISE STATION EXCAVATION. HE AND HIS PARTNER WERE PLACING ONE END OF A STEELL CAP ON TOP OF THE SUPPORT POSTS AT THE TIME OF THE GROUND FALL.

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