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October 7, 1997 NH · Metal/Non-Metal mine manager, mine foreman, mine owner Fatality · FALLING/SLIDING/ROLLING MATERIALS
Ambrose Brothers Inc · Struck by falling object

2 LOADERS IN PROCESS OF MOVING CRUSHER. FUEL TRUCK ARRIVED SO LOADERS SHUT DOWN TO REFUEL. AT THIS POINT, EE WALKED BEHIND THE CRUSHER AND A CONCRETE AND STEEL BACKER PLATE FELL ONTO HIM RESUL TING IN INSTANT FATALITY.

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