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September 4, 2009 CA · Metal/Non-Metal miner, prospector, nec OTHER
Foothill Materials · Unclassified, insufficient data

PERSON IS NOT A MINER: Calaveras County EE (Air Pollution Control Officer) was walking to his truck and seemed to just pass out falling to the ground. Witness stated he did not trip or slip; he just stopped walking and fell straight down.

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