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1983–2026
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April 3, 1991 KY · Coal laborer, blacksmith, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, pick-up man, pitman MACHINERY
Charlie Steele Inc · Flash burns (welding)

WAS WORKING IN AREA WHERE WELDING WAS TAKING PLACE.WOKE UP DURING THE NIGHT WITH PAIN IN EYE.DOCTORS DIAGNOSIS FLASH BURN BOTH EYES.

March 5, 1991 KY · Coal laborer, blacksmith, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, pick-up man, pitman MACHINERY
Charlie Steele Inc · Struck by flying object

WORKER WAS USING CUTTING TORCH. SAFETY GOGGLES IN PLACE PIECE OF HOT SLAG SOME HOW WAS THROWN INTO WORKERS EYE. WORKER TAKEN TO MINOR EMERGENCY CENTER FOR REMOVAL OF FORIGN MATTER.

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