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February 25, 2026 NC · Metal/Non-Metal miner, prospector, nec POWERED HAULAGE
Thompson Contractors Inc · Struck by falling object

In surge tunnel adjusting and replacing chains that help regulated the flow of stone from the surge pile above.

December 28, 1988 NC · Metal/Non-Metal haul/off road/coal/ore/pit/quarry/rock/rubber tire truck driver, transportation truck driver POWERED HAULAGE
Thompson Contractors Inc · Fall from machine

EMPL WAS GREASING HEAD PULLEY ON #2 CONVEYOR WHEN THE JAW CRUSHER OPERATOR STARTED THE BEL JAW CRUSHER OPERTOR DID NOT NOW EMPL WAS ON BELT EMPL FELL APPROX 18-20' ONTO SURGE PILE

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