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February 15, 1995 VA · Coal electrician, lineman MACHINERY
Permac Inc · Flash burns (welding)

EMPLOYEE WAS HELPING TO REPLACE A PIECE OF METAL ON FINE COAL SUMP.

August 6, 1994 VA · Coal welder (shop) MACHINERY
Permac Inc · Flash burns (welding)

EMPLOYEE WAS WELDING AND GOT A WELDING FLASH IN HIS EYES.

August 21, 1990 VA · Coal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech MACHINERY
Permac Inc · Struck against stationary object

EMPLOYEE WAS RESTORING A PORTABLE SUB-STATION BUILDING-HE COMPLETED SOME WELDING, TOOK OFF HIS HEAD SHIELD, RAISED UP, HIT HIS HEAD AGAINST A SHARP OF METAL, CUTTING A SMALL LACERATION IN THE TOP OF HIS HEAD.

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