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MSHA - Fatality - Underground salt mine roof collapses on victim

Jul, 02 2009


METAL/NONMETAL MINE FATALITY - On June 20, 2009, a 52-year old equipment oiler/greaser with 24 years of experience was fatally injured at an underground salt mine. He was cleaning equipment when a large roof fall occurred.

Photo of Accident Site described in paragraph above.


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