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May 18, 1992 KY · Coal roof bolter, rock bolter, pinner, mobile roof support operator (mrs) MACHINERY

Surefire Coals Inc · Struck by flying object

EMPLOYEE WAS USING A HAND GRINDER TO DO REPAIR WORK ON JOY CUTTING MACHINE WHEN METAL PARTICLES FLEW ON THE LEFT EYE. MEDICAL TREATMENT: EYE WAS WASHED TO REMOVE ANY FOREIGN MATERIALS. HE I S NOT EXPECTED TO BE OFF WORK WITH THIS INJURY.

March 3, 1992 KY · Coal roof bolter, rock bolter, pinner, mobile roof support operator (mrs) MACHINERY

Surefire Coals Inc · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)

PUSHING BOLTS IN TO HOLE FELT PAIN IN BACK

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