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March 17, 1988 GA · Metal/Non-Metal prep plant foreman, supervisor, mill plant supervisor, kiln supervisor Fatality · POWERED HAULAGE
Davidson Mineral Properties Inc · Struck by... (Not Elsewhere Classified)

EMPLOYEE WAS ADJUSTING 5 1/2 FT STANDARD NORBERG CRUSHER WITH A 1" DIAMETER 100FT LONG WIRE ROPE ATTACHED TO A 988-B LOADER. THE CABLE WAS ATTACHED TO THE CRUSHER BY MEANS OF A 5" CLEVIS WITH A 5" LONG 1 1/4" DIAMETER BOLT. WHEN PRESSURE WAS APPLIED TO THE CABLE, THE 5"BOLT CAME OUT OF THE CLEVIS CAUSING WHIPPING EFFECT STRIKING HIM COMPLETELY SEVERING BOTH LEGS.

August 2, 1984 NY · Metal/Non-Metal mine manager, mine foreman, mine owner Fatality · ELECTRICAL
Lycoming Silica Sand Company · Contact with electrical current

EMPL REACHING FOR LIGHT BULB STORED IN ELECTRIC BOX IN CONTROL BLDG.WHILE WITHDRAWING HIS HAND,CAME IN CONTACT WITH 440-480 VOLTS WHICH CAUSED HIS ELECTROCUTION.

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