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June 29, 2011 KY · Coal welder (shop) OTHER
CDR Operations Inc · Struck by flying object

Employee was working on dozer belly pan when wind blew 2 very small pieces of metal in right eye. Employee was wearing safety glasses at time. The eye was washed out at 1st aid station and ee went back to work however the next morning his eye was still irritated. He went to ER where material was removed and he was allowed to come back to work no permanent damage.

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