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March 14, 2003 KY · Coal mine manager, mine foreman, mine owner MACHINERY

Riverway South Inc · Flash burns (welding)

EMPLOYEE WAS WELDING IN THE RIVER TUNNEL WITH A WELDING HOOD ON AND EXPERIENCED MODERATE TO SEVERE FLASH BURNS TO BOTH EYES.

March 5, 2002 KY · Coal welder (shop) MACHINERY

Riverway South Inc · Contact with hot objects or substances

EE WAS ATTEMPTING TO CLEAN TORCH TIP & GOT OXYGEN IN GLOVE THAT IGNITED WHEN HE LIT TORCH, BURNING LEFT HAND.

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