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1983–2026
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April 17, 1996 WY · Coal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech OTHER
Caballo Rojo Inc · Struck by flying object

EE WAS STADNING IN THE MAINTENACE SHOP. THE LARGE BOYS COORS WERE OPEN. A DIRT DURING CAME WHIRLING THROUGH AND HE RECD A FOREIGN OBJECT IN HIS RIGHT EYE. IT HAD TO BE REMOVED BY A EYE DR.

March 22, 1996 WY · Coal draftsman, surveyor/transit work supervisor OTHER
Caballo Rojo Inc · Struck by flying object

EMPLOYEE WAS SURVEYING THE SCONA STOCKPILE. IT WAS WINDY. A PIECE OF SCONA APPARENTLY ENTERED HIS EYE-SCRATCHNG THE CORNEA.

June 2, 1993 WY · Coal laborer, blacksmith, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, pick-up man, pitman OTHER
Caballo Rojo Inc · Struck against stationary object

EMPLOYEE WAS SITTING ON A ELECTRICAL JUNCTION BOX AS HE SLID OFF SHARP EDGE CUT INSIDE OF RT LEG

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