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January 3, 2001 WV · Coal electrician, lineman STRIKING OR BUMPING
Herndon Processing Company · Struck against stationary object

INJURED TURNED TO WALK BY GASKET STAND ON 4TH FLOOR WHEN HE HIT CORNER OF STAND (METAL) CAUSING LACERATIONIN CORNER OF LEFT EYE. INJURED WAS WEARING GLASSES AT TIME OF ACCIDENT. EE WAS GOING T O CHECK DIESEL FUEL TANK.

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