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January 3, 2006 KY · Coal greaser, grease man, oiler, lube man, dragline oiler ELECTRICAL
LCC Kentucky LLC · Absorption of radiations, caustics, toxic and noxious substances

EMPLOYEE WAS FUELING A ROCK TRUCK. HE HEARD A NOISE AND WALKED ACROSS FRONT OF TRUCK AND LOOKED UP AT BATTERIES THAT HAD SHORTED OUT AND EXPLODED. ACID SPRAYED IN HIS EYES AND FACE. EMPLOYEE RECEIVED MINOR BURNS.

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