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1983–2026
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August 23, 1989 PA · Metal/Non-Metal ledgeman/hand, quarry man FALL OF ROOF OR BACK
Medusa Minerals Company · Struck by falling object

EMPLOYEE WAS IN MINE #1 PORTAL #6 HE WAS SCALING NEAR THE PORTAL WHILE SCALING ROOF & RIBS A LARGE SECTION OF ROCK FELL FROM THE ROOF ONTO HIM & ANOTHER SCALER

August 23, 1989 PA · Metal/Non-Metal ledgeman/hand, quarry man FALL OF ROOF OR BACK
Medusa Minerals Company · Struck by falling object

EMPLOYEE WAS IN MINE #1 PORTAL #6 HE WAS SCALING NEAR THE PORTAL WHILE SCALING ROOF & RIBS A LARGE SECTION OF ROCK FELL FROM ROOF ONTO HIM & ANOTHER SCALER

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