Elmer W. Killcrece, 33, gas engine repairman, attempted to save Ivan Podrebarac, 36, sheeter, from suffocation, Swissvale, Pennsylvania, June 5, 1917. (See case of IVAN PODREBARAC.) Killcrece, carrying a rope, descended the ladder to the bottom of the pit, lifted Podrebarac, and tied the rope around him. He was then overcome and fell on top of Podrebarac. Killcrece was removed from the pit two minutes later and was revived. 19312-1688
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