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February 7, 1924
The Republican
Oakland, Garrett County, Maryland
What is this article about?
Mr. Thomas Boggs was injured in a rock fall at the Turner-Douglas mine near Crellin, suffering a broken right leg and back injury, but is now recovering in Oakland.
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Caught Under Rock Fall In Mine.
Mr. Thomas Boggs, who resides with his family on Water street in the Rasche property, was painfully injured on last Tuesday morning when a rock weighing in the neighborhood of 1000 pounds fell from the roof of the Turner-Douglas mine near Crellin catching him beneath it, breaking his right leg below the knee and hurting his back to a slight degree. Mr. Boggs was brought to Oakland after the rock had been removed from his body, where he received medical attention and is now recovering.
Mr. Thomas Boggs, who resides with his family on Water street in the Rasche property, was painfully injured on last Tuesday morning when a rock weighing in the neighborhood of 1000 pounds fell from the roof of the Turner-Douglas mine near Crellin catching him beneath it, breaking his right leg below the knee and hurting his back to a slight degree. Mr. Boggs was brought to Oakland after the rock had been removed from his body, where he received medical attention and is now recovering.
What sub-type of article is it?
Disaster
Survival
What themes does it cover?
Misfortune
Recovery
What keywords are associated?
Mine Accident
Rock Fall
Leg Injury
Recovery
What entities or persons were involved?
Mr. Thomas Boggs
Where did it happen?
Turner Douglas Mine Near Crellin; Oakland
Story Details
Key Persons
Mr. Thomas Boggs
Location
Turner Douglas Mine Near Crellin; Oakland
Event Date
Last Tuesday Morning
Story Details
Mr. Thomas Boggs was caught under a 1000-pound rock fall in the mine, breaking his right leg and slightly injuring his back; he was rescued, treated in Oakland, and is recovering.