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August 31, 1995 KY · Coal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech MACHINERY
Aceco Inc · Struck by flying object

A PIECE OF MATERIAL FLEW INTO EE'S EYE AS HE WAS CUTTING METAL WITH A CUTTING TORCH, EVEN THOUGH HE WAS WEARING SAFETY CUTTING GLASSES.

July 20, 1995 KY · Coal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)
Aceco Inc · Struck by flying object

INJURED STATED THAT WHEN HE STRUCK A SEGMENT BOLT ON A D-9 DOZER WITH A HAMMER A PIECE OF METAL FLEW OFF AND CUT HIS HAND.

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