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Scoped to Godin James S

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May 23, 1984 PA · Coal crane operator, mobile equipment operator (meo), dragline operator, dropball operator, rigger HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)

Godin & Goden Coal Inc · Struck by flying object

I NAME WAS OUNDING A SHANK ON THE BUCKET AND A PIECE OF METAL FLEW UP AND HIT HIM ON THE JAW CAUSING A SMALL CUT WHICH REQUIRED ONE STITCH. HE RETURNED TO WORK IMMEDICATELY WITH OUT ANY DISC OMFORT OR LOSS OF TIME HE WAS WEARING PROTECTIVE EYEGLASSES, HARDHAT AND HARD TOE SHOES AND GLOVES.

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