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December 27, 1995 NV · Metal/Non-Metal laborer, blacksmith, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, pick-up man, pitman Fatality · MACHINERY

American Borate Company · Struck by falling object

EE WAS WORKING IN A MANBASKET BEING LIFTED BY A BOOM CRANE, WHEN CABLE FROM CRANE SUPPORTING MANBASKET BROKE DROPPING BASKET AND CRANE SHEAVE BLOCK. CRANE SHEAVE BLOCK WEIGHS APPROX. 400 LBS A ND DROPPED ON THE EE CAUSING FATALITY.

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