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December 3, 1991 WV · Coal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech MACHINERY
Fenton Mining Corp · Contact with hot objects or substances

MECH WAS WELDING ON A PIN FOR THE ROBBINS DRILL RRT-50 EQUIPMENT #F8-02.WHEN HE WAS FINISHED HE LIFTED HIS WELDING HOOD AND HOT GREASE SHOT OUT OF A GREASE FITTING INTO HIS EYES.

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