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June 27, 2003 CO · Metal/Non-Metal miner, nec NONPOWERED HAULAGE
Sierra Minerals Corp · Struck against stationary object

EE HAD FORGOTTEN TO PUT AWAY THE CRANK HANDLE ADUSTER FROM PREVIOUS CUT. WHILE MOVING CART TO SET UP FOR NEXT CUT HE WAS HIT ON THE INSIDE OF HIS KNEE BY THE SPINNING HANDLE.

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