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February 3, 1992 WV · Coal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech MACHINERY
Charclif Mining Corp · Struck by flying object

HE WAS WELDING A SMALL PLATE ON THE SIDE OF THE DOZER AND ALSO USING THE GRINDER. HIS INJURY WAS NOT IMMEDIATELY NOTICE ABLE. HE BEGAN TO FEEL DISCOMFORT THAT NIGHT & WENT TO THE DOCTOR ON THE 4TH, WHO LOCATED A SMALL PIECE OF STEEL IN HIS EYE, PRESUMABLY FLIPPED BY THE GRINDER.

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