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February 11, 2007 AZ · Metal/Non-Metal miner, prospector, nec SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Able Earth Extraction Inc · Fall to lower level, (Not Elsewhere Classified)

Person entered the mine site after hours, with the intent to commit a crime & fell to his death. The person ignored all signage, fencing and berms and entered the mine site.

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