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July 31, 1993 KY · Coal electrician, lineman ELECTRICAL
Lost Mountain Mining Company · Struck by flying object

WHILE REMOVING BURNED AND FRAYED WIRING DUST FROM WIRES AND INSULATION BLEW INTO EE EYES WHILE REMOVING COVER ON WIRES THE CONVER DROPPED JERKING HIS BACK. REDNESS AND SOME MINOR SWELLING TO B OTH EYES. THEY APPEARED TO BE VERY IRRITATED. PAIN TO LOWER PART OF BACK LEFT SIDE.

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