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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

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.

April 11, 1994 KY · Coal outside foreman, leadman MACHINERY
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.

May 19, 1986 KY · Coal drill operator MACHINERY
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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