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August 27, 1984 WV · Coal greaser, grease man, oiler, lube man, dragline oiler MACHINERY
Technology Production Inc · Absorption of radiations, caustics, toxic and noxious substances

I NMA E THE GREASER WAS PUTTING 30 OIL IN THE TYRNASMISSION OF A D9 BULL DOZER. WHEN HE PUT AIR IN THE DRUM THE END OF THE DRUM BUSTED OUT LETTING THE OIL HIT HIM IN THE FACE THE OIL GOT IN HI S EYE\S.

December 31, 1983 WV · Coal drill operator MACHINERY
Technology Production Inc · Absorption of radiations, caustics, toxic and noxious substances

MECHANIC PUT JUMPER CABLES FROM ONE BATTERY TO THE BATTERY ON THE DRILL CAUSING ACID TO COME OUT OF THE BATTERY ON DRILL AND HIT DRILL OPERATOR IN THE LEFT EYE AND LEFT SIDE OF FACE.

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