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November 26, 2008 KY · Coal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech ELECTRICAL
Luvanna Coal Company LLC · Absorption of radiations, caustics, toxic and noxious substances

At approx. 7:30 AM a mechanic for Mine Machinery was attempting to jump start a 475A Komatsu dozer when one of the batteries blew up in his face and into his eyes. A co-worker was present when accident happened. Another co-worker was close by & came to assist with accident. Immediately we flushed his eyes with water. Went to Highland Regional for further treatment.

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