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October 2, 2018 NY · Metal/Non-Metal driller operator Fatality · EXPLODING VESSELS UNDER PRESSURE

Empire State Mines LLC · Struck by flying object

An employee was attempting to clean out a previously blasted vertical drill hole with an air hose. A sudden release of pressure from an unknown source inside of the hole forced material to be ejected from the hole and struck the employee. The employee passed away from the incident.

May 31, 2008 NY · Metal/Non-Metal ledgeman/hand, quarry man Fatality · FALL OF ROOF OR BACK

Empire State Mines LLC · Struck by falling object

Miner was drilling a slab shot when the roof collapsed in on him causing fatal injuries.

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