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December 4, 1987 AZ · Metal/Non-Metal ledgeman/hand, quarry man Fatality · FALLING/SLIDING/ROLLING MATERIALS
Grubstake Inc · Caught in, under or between collapsing material or buildings

EMPLOYEE WAS ON3TOP OF #3 STOPE-MUCK PILE, MOVING WATER HOSE, USED TO FREE UP STOPE, WHEN THE MUCK PILE GAVE WAY BENEATH HIM, DRAWING HIM INTO MUCK CHUTE.

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