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March 12, 1990 OH · Coal laborer, blacksmith, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, pick-up man, pitman FIRE
Buckeye Industrial Mining Co. · Contact with hot objects or substances

EMPLOYEE WAS CLEANING UP AREA AFTER SERVICING EQUIPMENT. WHEN BURNING CARDBOARD AND USED AIR FILTERS A FILTER ROLLED BACK AND THE PLASTIC THAT WAS BURNING HIT HIS RIGHT HAND CAUSING BURNS.

December 31, 1988 OH · Coal laborer, blacksmith, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, pick-up man, pitman FIRE
Buckeye Industrial Mining Co. · Contact with hot objects or substances

OPENED DOOR OF COAL FURNACE AND DOWN DRAFT BLEW FAME OUT DOOR INTO EMP FACE.

January 7, 1986 OH · Coal laborer, blacksmith, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, pick-up man, pitman FIRE
Buckeye Industrial Mining Co. · Contact with hot objects or substances

SALAMANDER BLEW3BACK INTO FACE CAUSING BURNS TO FACE.

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