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November 21, 1995 PA · Coal bulldozer operator, universal operator, heavy equipment operator, operating engineer HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)
Thomas C Mull · Struck by... (Not Elsewhere Classified)

EMPLOYEE WAS ENGAGED IN MINOR REPAIR AND MAINTENANCE OF LINK-BELT MACHINE.HE WAS ASSISTING IN THE REMOVAL OF A FITTING,WHEN OIL SQUIRTED INTO HELPER'S EYES,AND WRENCH HIT THIS EMPLOYEE ON SIDE OF LEFT EYE AREA OF HEAD.HELPER WAS USING A WRENCH.LACERATION REQUIRED SUTURING.

November 21, 1995 PA · Coal bulldozer operator, universal operator, heavy equipment operator, operating engineer HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)
Thomas C Mull · Struck by... (Not Elsewhere Classified)

EMPLOYEE WAS ENGAGED IN MINOR REPAIR AND MAINTENANCE OF LINK-BELT MACHINE.HE WAS USING A WRENCH TO REMOVE A FITTING WHEN OIL FROM THAT FITTING SQUIRTED INTO HIS EYES.

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