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March 8, 2000 NM · Metal/Non-Metal mine manager, mine foreman, mine owner MACHINERY
Western Mobile Northern Inc · Struck by flying object

EE WAS STANDING ON TOP OF IMPACTOR, IT WAS SHUT DOWN. HE WAS TURNING ON WATER AND GAVE THE SIGN TO START IT UP. AT THAT TIME METAL PLATE INSIDE BROKE. THE IMPACT OR A WEDGE HIT EE IN THE BOTTO M OF THE FOOT OR ANKLE. EE HOPPED OVER TO BRAKE AND SHUT DOWN MACHINE. OUR FIRST RESPONSE PROVIDED 1ST AID AND TRANSPORTED TO HOSPITAL.

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