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March 31, 1993 CO · Coal laborer, blacksmith, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, pick-up man, pitman OTHER
Grand Valley Coal Company · Struck by flying object

EMPLOYEE UNABLE TO RECALL TIME/PLACE OF INCIDENT. AFTER WORK ON 03-31-93 EMPLOYEE FELT A SLIGHT IRRITATION TO RIGHT EYE. IRRITATION PERSISTED THROUGH FRIDAY 04-02-93. EMPLOYEE SAW HIS EYE DOCT OR WHOE REMOVED A SMALL BLACK OBJECT IMBEDDED IN THE EYE. IT WAS DETERMINED THAT THIS OBJECT COULD HAVE BEEN A SMALL PIECE OF COAL THE INCIDENT IS BEING REPORTED TO ENSURE COMPLIANCE BY OPER

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