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2000–2026
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June 4, 2009 NM · Metal/Non-Metal ledgeman/hand, quarry man FALL OF ROOF OR BACK
Lordsburg Mining Company · Struck by falling object

2 miners were loading equip into a loader bucket when a section of the roof fell on them. One was pinned in the loader bucket & the other was able to free himself & drive them both to the surface. Approx area that fell was 18" wide, 1' thick, 6'long. Both miners were flown to the medical ctr, 1 released same night w/bruises, the other has several broken bones & lacerations.

June 4, 2009 NM · Metal/Non-Metal scoop car/scooptram operator, load/haul/dump (lhd) operator, teletram operator FALL OF ROOF OR BACK
Lordsburg Mining Company · Struck by falling object

2 mines were loading equip. into a loader bucket when a section of the roof fell on them. one was pinned in the loader bucket & the other was able to free himself & drive them both to the surface. Approx. area, fell was 18" wide, 1' thick, 6'long. Both miners were flown to the medical center, one release the same night, bruises, the other has several broken bones & lacerations.

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