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October 1, 2022 NY · Metal/Non-Metal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech Fatality · MACHINERY
R J Valente Gravel · Struck by falling object

A Grove RT765E-2 crane was in use to install a motor into a Caterpillar 773B haul truck on level 3 in the quarry, when the auxiliary line broke, dropping the ball/hook onto a miner below, resulting in a fatal injury

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