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September 7, 1983 UT · Metal/Non-Metal ledgeman/hand, quarry man FALL OF ROOF OR BACK
Rebel Silver Inc · Struck by falling object

ONCE IN A MILLION CHANCE OF PERSON BEING PRECISELY STANDING UNDER FALLING ROCK IN AREA STABLE AND THOUGHT TO BE SAFE.FALLING ROCK -SIZE UNK- CAUSED BACK AND SHOULDER INJURY IMMOBILIZING HIM. ER IMMOBILIZING HIM.

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