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May 24, 2013 NC · Metal/Non-Metal miner, prospector, nec POWERED HAULAGE
Weeks Sand & Concrete, Inc. · Struck against a moving object

No miners or employees on site or involved. Occurred after operating hours. At approx. 7:00pm, a trespasser on an ATV four wheel attempted to drive up a loose sand overburden pile. The AT rolled onto rider. Local EMS, Spout Springs Emergency Services, responded No Caroline Highway Patrol investigated incident. limited information available to mine operator.

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