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Nevada Native Dies in Alaskan Mining Accident

Posted By De Castroverde Law Group on Jun 23, 2010 3:57pm PDT
A mining accident in Alaska resulted in the death of a 20-year-old Nevada man Monday morning.

The victim was Jacob Ryan Branham, a native of Spring Creek, NV. His clothing became entangled and caught in a piece of an industrial drill, pulling him into the machinery. Alaska State Trooper Megan Peters reports that he likely died from a broken neck. He was pronounced dead during transportation to a Fairbanks hospital.

Branham was employed as a drilling helper at the Alaskan mine, operated by AK Drilling, Inc and owned by International Tower Hill Mines. The mining project was for exploration into a large gold prospect. 

All mines and mine workers must comply with Mine Safety and Health Administration guidelines. It is not known whether there were any safety violations in the incident.

If you or someone you love has been injured in a workplace accident, please contact a Las Vegas Personal Injury Lawyer  immediately. You may be entitled to compensation for your losses.
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