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January 5, 2002 WV · Coal laborer, blacksmith, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, pick-up man, pitman HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Miller Logging Inc · Absorption of radiations, caustics, toxic and noxious substances

EE WAS FILLING A DIESEL FUEL CAN WHEN FUEL SQUIRTED INTO THE SAFETY GLASSES SOME OF WHICH IRRITATED BOTH EYES.

October 8, 2001 WV · Coal welder (shop) DISORDERS (PHYSICAL AGENTS)
Miller Logging Inc · Flash burns (welding)

WORKER WAS WELDING CAUSING RIGHT EYE TO BE DAMAGED.

January 26, 2001 WV · Coal coal/ore shovel operator, shoveler, power shoveler SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Miller Logging Inc · Fall onto or against objects

THE EXCAVATOR OPERATOR SLIPPED AND BUMPED HIS HEAD WHILE TRYING TO ENTER INTO THE OPERATORS CAB OF THE EXCAVATOR, INJURING HIS HEAD, NECK, AND LOWER BACK.

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