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June 26, 2019 OK · Metal/Non-Metal laborer, blacksmith, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, pick-up man, pitman OTHER
Pontotoc Sands Company LLC · (Not Elsewhere Classified)

Employee was shoveling sand from beneath the grizzly hopper, when the miner passed out. Temperature outside was 78 degrees with 85% humidity.

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