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3,112
Years on record
1983–2026
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October 15, 1987 VA · Coal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech MACHINERY
Excello Coal Corp · Struck by flying object

CUTTING METAL A3D USING GRINDER NO SERIOUS DAMAGE DONE TO T HE EYE WHEN A PIECE OF METAL FLEW IN EYE. HE WAS WEARING SAFETY GLASSES BUT THEY WERE NOT SUFFICIENT

September 21, 1987 VA · Coal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech MACHINERY
Excello Coal Corp · Struck by flying object

HE WAS CUTTING 5ND WELDING ON A PIECE OF EQUIPMENT WHEN A PIECE OF METAL FLEW IN HIS EYE.

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