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1983–2026
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March 25, 1986 CO · Metal/Non-Metal ledgeman/hand, quarry man FALL OF ROOF OR BACK
Sultan Mountain Mine · Struck by... (Not Elsewhere Classified)

TIMBERING RAISE1ROCK FELL FROM BACK OR RIB STRUCK THE TIMBER & BOUNCED OVER STRIKING HIM ON THE LEFT SCAPULA.

March 15, 1986 CO · Metal/Non-Metal ledgeman/hand, quarry man FALL OF ROOF OR BACK
Sultan Mountain Mine · Struck by falling object

HE WAS POSITION9D ON LADDER BLOCKING TIMBER PLACING LAST BLOCK WHEN THE GROUND GAVE WAY FROM THE BACK. HE PUT HIS RIGHT HAND UP TO PROTECT HIMSELF FROM THE FALLING GROUND AND RECEIVED LACERATI ON ON BACK OF R3GHT HAND.

December 30, 1985 CO · Metal/Non-Metal ledgeman/hand, quarry man FALL OF ROOF OR BACK
Sultan Mountain Mine · Struck by falling object

EMPLOYEE WAS DI1GING A HOLE FOR A TIE & A ROCK APPARENTLY FELL FROM THE BACK & STRUCK HIM ON THE BACK OF HIS NECK

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