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September 19, 2013 PA · Metal/Non-Metal laborer, blacksmith, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, pick-up man, pitman Fatality · POWERED HAULAGE
T. G. Mountain Stone · Struck against a moving object

temperature were around 70 degrees, sunny and dry day. Adding to narrative per prelim **The victim was operating a 2 1/2 ton truck up a steep roadway. He was hauling water tanks on the bed of the truck when the truck overturned on its roof and crushed him.**

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