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October 6, 2002 WV · Coal welder (shop) MACHINERY
Kingston Processing Inc · Struck against stationary object

EMPLOYEE WAS WELDING AND STOOD UP STICKING BACK AGAINST PIPE THAT WAS STICKING OUT OF SUMP.

April 6, 2001 WV · Coal warehouseman, bagger, palletizer/stacker, store keeper, packager, fabricator, cleaning plant operator MACHINERY
Kingston Processing Inc · Struck by flying object

WELDING BENCH ON 1ST FLOOR PIECE OF RUST WENT INTO RIGHT EYE WHILE GRINDING PIPE.

May 13, 2000 WV · Coal laborer, blacksmith, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, pick-up man, pitman MACHINERY
Kingston Processing Inc · Struck by flying object

CUTTING WITHT TORCH, FACE SWEATING, REMOVED GOGGLES TO WIPE FACE. METAL IN EYE WHEN RUBBING FACE.

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