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February 4, 1991 WV · Coal front-end loader, scraper-loader operator, pan operator, payloader, scraper rig operator OTHER
New Allegheny Inc · Struck by flying object

HE WAS INSTALLING AN EXHAUST PIPE ON THE 400 HOUGH WHEN THE WIND BLEW DIRT AND RUST IN HIS EYE RESULTING IN A PIECE OF RUST STICKING IN HIS CORNEA.

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