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December 4, 1990 WV · Coal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)
H & M Processing Inc · Struck by... (Not Elsewhere Classified)

TIGHTENING BOLTS IN PIPE COUPLING GOT RUST IN EYES.

November 7, 1990 WV · Coal electrician, lineman ELECTRICAL
H & M Processing Inc · Flash burns (electric)

EE WAS TESTING ELECTRICAL LINE STARTER AT WHICH TIME STARTER SHORT CIRCUITED CAUSING FLASH EE REPORTED THE INCIDENT AND STATED IT BURNE HIS EYES.

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