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September 7, 2007 KY · Coal laborer, blacksmith, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, pick-up man, pitman MACHINERY
Wolf Creek Coal Corp LLC · Struck by flying object

I was grinding down where I had just welded and a piece of metal went into my eye.

September 10, 2004 KY · Coal laborer, blacksmith, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, pick-up man, pitman MACHINERY
Wolf Pen Coal Corporation of Kentucky LLC · Contact with hot objects or substances

EMPLOYEE WAS WELDING AND A PIECE OF SLAG GOT IN EE'S RIGHT EYE. THIS INCIDENT WAS REPORTED ON SUNDAY 9/12/04.

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