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June 26, 1995 NM · Metal/Non-Metal mine manager, mine foreman, mine owner MACHINERY
Valley Incorporated · Struck by flying object

THE OWNER WAS INFLATING A 10:20 TRUCK TIRE WHEN HE WAS THROWN 15 FEET IN THE AIR, WHEN THE TIRE RING BLEW OFF. HE SUSTAINED A COMPOUND FRACTURE OF THE RIGHT LEG AND A BROKEN LEFT WRIST, MULTIP LE CUTS AND ABRASIONS.

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