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March 20, 1990 WV · Coal electrician, lineman HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)
Breezy Point Mining Inc · Struck by flying object

WHILE SPLICING CONVEYOR CHAIN KNOCKING STRAP ON LINK AN OBJECT HIT ELECTRICIAN IN LEFT EYE HE WAS WEARING SAFETY GLASSES.

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