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January 13, 1987 OH · Coal laborer, blacksmith, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, pick-up man, pitman HANDLING OF MATERIALS

Ironton Coal Company · Absorption of radiations, caustics, toxic and noxious substances

HE WAS PUTTING 5IME IN POND WHEN LIME DUST GOT IN HIS LEFT EYE

October 28, 1985 OH · Coal barge/boat/dredge/towbarge/towboat/leach operator, riverman, deck hand HANDLING OF MATERIALS

Ironton Coal Company · Absorption of radiations, caustics, toxic and noxious substances

HE WAS PUTTING CAUSTIC SODA IN SILT POND AND A SMALL PIECE FLEW FROM THE BAG HE WAS OPENING AND GOT IN HIS RIGHT EYE

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