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September 26, 1996 WV · Coal continuous miner operator, coal mole operator MACHINERY
J C B Mining Inc · Struck by... (Not Elsewhere Classified)

THE EMPLOYEE WAS GRINDING IN SHOP USING SAFETY GLASSES WHEN A PIECE OF STEEL WENT BEHIND GLASSES INTO LEFT EYE. THERE WAS A SHIELD IN SHOP BUT WAS NOT USED.

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