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May 22, 1992 PA · Coal belt foreman, maintenance foreman, maintenance supervisor HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Terry Coal Sales Inc · Struck by falling object

EMPLOYEE WAS CLOSING THE OVERHEAD DOORS AT THE END OF THE SHIFT.LOOSE DIRT AND DEBRIS FELL OFF OF THE DOOR AND FELL ON HIS HEAD,FACE AND IN THE EYES.HE FLUSHED HIS EYES WITH WATER BUT THERE WA S A PIECE LODGED IN HIS LEFT EYE.HE WAS TAKEN TOTHE EMERGENCY ROOM AND HAD A PIECE OF METAL REMOVED.EYEWAS PATCHED FOR 24 HOURS.

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