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Years on record: 1983–2026
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May 8, 1992 NM · Metal/Non-Metal ledgeman/hand, quarry man MACHINERY

R & B Mining Inc · Struck by falling object

ROCK FELL WHILE WORKER WAS ROOFBOLTING AND STRUCK HIM ON THE HEAD.

October 31, 1991 NM · Metal/Non-Metal ledgeman/hand, quarry man MACHINERY

R & B Mining Inc · Struck by falling object

WORKER WAS ROOF BOLTING WHEN ROCK HIT HIM IN THE FACE. IT REQUIRED STITCHES IN THE UPPER LIP.

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