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February 10, 2011 WV · Coal security guard, watchman EXPLODING VESSELS UNDER PRESSURE
Litwar Processing Company, LLC · Struck by flying object

Employee was assisting the unloading of equipment from a trailer. The equipment would not start. An air hose was used to inject air into a fuel line. The air pressure blew a hole in the line forcing an unknown object into the corner of the employee's left eye.

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