HE WAS CUTTING A BOLT OUT OF CUTTER DRUM WITH TORCH. SMALL PIECE OF METAL GOT IN HIS LEFT EYE. IN SPITE OF THE GLASSES HE WAS WEARING.
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May 19, 1994
KY · Coal
maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech
MACHINERY
Corbin Coal Company Inc · Struck by flying object
Corbin Coal Company Inc · Struck by... (Not Elsewhere Classified)
HE WAS WELDING. SPARKS FLEW DOWN HIS SLEEVE, HE JERKED HIS ARM BACK & HIT HIS HAND ON A PIECXE OF METAL.
June 1, 1989
KY · Coal
haul/off road/coal/ore/pit/quarry/rock/rubber tire truck driver, transportation truck driver
MACHINERY
Corbin Coal Company Inc · Struck by... (Not Elsewhere Classified)
CUTTING WITH CAHIN SAW IT BOUNCED BACK AND CUT LEFT KNEE.
Corbin Coal Company Inc · Struck by flying object
HE WAS CUTTING 7REE WITH A CHAIN SAW. THE SAW FLEW BACK AND CUT HIS KNEE. SURGURY WAS REQUIRED ON KNEE.
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