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October 13, 2003 KY · Coal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)
James H. Taylor Mining, Inc. · Struck by flying object

EE WAS PULLING CONVEYOR CHAIN TOGETHER WITH A CHAIN HOIST. THE HOOK SLIPPED AND BACK LASHED. THE HOOK STRUCK EE AT LEFT EYE, NOSE & RIGHT EYEEE REFERRED TO OPTOMORTIST FOR EYE EXAM.

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