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August 9, 1983 CO · Metal/Non-Metal ledgeman/hand, quarry man MACHINERY
Gold Fields Mining Corp · Struck by falling object

ADVANCE ROUND BROKE INTO WATER COURSE AND SOFT ROCK.WHILE INSTALLING ROCK BOLTS AND WIRE MESH ,A PORTION OF MUD AND ROCK FELL AND HIT EMPL ON HEAD AND PINCHED NERVE IN HIS NECK.

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