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September 11, 2008 ID · Metal/Non-Metal ledgeman/hand, quarry man HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Atlanta Gold Corp · Struck by falling object

At the brow of a U/G portal/decline, a piece loose material slid from the face. The material struck the column of a steel set then bounced off and struck a mine worker on the shoulder. He was knocked to the ground. The worker sustained the following injuries 1)A broken right shoulder 2)A broken & lacerated right little finger.

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