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June 4, 2002 CA · Metal/Non-Metal laborer, blacksmith, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, pick-up man, pitman POWERED HAULAGE
Southwest Ready Mix Inc · Struck by... (Not Elsewhere Classified)

THE EE WAS WORKING NEAR THE CRUSHER FEED CONVEYOR. HE WAS DISCOVERED ON THE GROUND, BUT DID NOT LOSE CONSCIOUSNESS. IT IS BELIEVED A ROCK MAY HAVE HIT HIS HEAD. THE MINER WAS WEARING A HARD HA T AND HEARING PROTECTION AT THE TIME. HE WAS TREATED AT THE HOSPITAL AND RELEASED.

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