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January 9, 1984 NV · Metal/Non-Metal ledgeman/hand, quarry man SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Potosi Mining Company · Fall to lower level, (Not Elsewhere Classified)

WAS CARRYING A JACKLEG ACROSS THE STOPE LOST BALANCE APPROX 10\ DOWN THE FOOTWALL THE FOOTWALL IS ABOUT 70 DEGREE ANGLE. SMALL BACK WAS TWISTED PINCHING A NERVE

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