Employee rubbed sweat from face & eye causing a piece of metal to enter left eye. Metal removed at uniontown hospital emergency room. employee given prescription eye drops. Had follow-up appt with eye doctor to check rust rings. Employee released. No lost time.
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October 11, 2012
PA · Coal
laborer, blacksmith, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, pick-up man, pitman
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Fayette Coal & Coke Inc · Struck by... (Not Elsewhere Classified)
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PA · Coal
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Fayette Coal & Coke Inc · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)
EE and his helper were carrying a 5' x 5' screen panel on the 2nd floor. They attempted to rotate the panel. While stepping backwards, ee's foot encountered a pipe going through the floor. Helper continued to push causing ee's right knee to twist causing pain and swelling.
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