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April 13, 2007 KY · Coal front-end loader, scraper-loader operator, pan operator, payloader, scraper rig operator HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Wolf Creek Coal Corp LLC · Absorption of radiations, caustics, toxic and noxious substances

Employee loosened greese fitting from grease take-up. Jack grease squirted out striking employee on his arm & face. Doctor at hospital released him for work same shift but he hasn't returned to work.

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