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August 4, 1992 IL · Metal/Non-Metal section foreman, bullgang foreman, labor foreman, leadman, shift boss Fatality · FALL OF ROOF OR BACK
Hanson Material Service · Struck by falling object

38920ACCIDENT OCCURRED AT AN UNDERGROUND TUNNELING OPERATION AT A SURFACE LIMESTONE QUARRY. A SHOT WAS BLASTED INSIDE THE TUNNEL AT 12:04PM, THEN VENTILATED. THE VICTIM WAS SEEN AT THE OFFICE 1301?30PM. IT IS ASSUMED THAT FROM THERE SHE PROT PROX. 2 PM THE BLASTER ENTERED THE TUNNEL AND FOUND THE VICTIM ON TOP OF THE MUCK PILE. IT WAS E

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