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February 15, 2006 OH · Coal welder (shop) MACHINERY
Cravat Coal Company Inc · Struck by flying object

EE WAS GRINDING ON A DOZER BLADE WHEN THE GRINDING DISC CAME APART AND STRUCK THE EE'S FACE SHIELD AND SAFETY GLASSES CAUSING A SEVERE LEFT EYE INJURY.

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