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March 18, 1998 IL · Coal laborer, blacksmith, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, pick-up man, pitman HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)
Illini Energy Resources Llc · Struck by flying object

THE ONLY INFO THAT I HAVE ON THIS INJURY IS HE MISSED WORK ON 3-23-98. WHEN HE CALLED IN MONDAY MORNING, HE SAID HE WENT TO THE EYE DOCTOR AND HAD A PIECE OF COAL REMOVED FROM HIS EYE. HE SAID HE GOT IT IN THERE ON WED (3-18-98). CONDITIONS ON 3-18-98 WERE VERY WET AND LIGHT WIND. HE WAS SHOVELING COAL SPILLAGE.

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