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December 8, 2003 MA · Metal/Non-Metal mine manager, mine foreman, mine owner MACHINERY
T L Edwards Inc · Struck by falling object

PLANT SUPER. WAS UNLOADING EQUIPMENT WITH CRANE AT SITE WHEN A PIECE OF ICE FELL FROM CRANE BOOM STRIKING HIM ON TOP OF HIS HEAD, CAUSING A PUNCTURE WOUND TO TOP REAR OF HEAD.

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