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December 27, 1989 PA · Coal superintendent MACHINERY
International Anthracite Corp · Contact with hot objects or substances

EMPLOYEE WAS REPAIRING A PIECE OF EQUIPMENT BY USING A WELDING MACHINE. A PIECE OF SLAG (FOREIGN PARTICLE) LODGED IN EMPLOYEE'S LEFT EYE CAUSING INFLAMMATION AND REQUIRING MEDICAL TREATMENT FO R REMOVAL.

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