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June 25, 2004 IN · Coal prep plant foreman, supervisor, mill plant supervisor, kiln supervisor HANDLING OF MATERIALS
PC Kentucky Synthetic Fuel #3, LLC · Struck by falling object

Helping to align skirt board on feeder bin, foreign material fell into safety glasses and got in eye. On site first aid. Hospital ER for object removal from eye.

June 23, 2004 IN · Coal laborer, blacksmith, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, pick-up man, pitman DISORDERS (PHYSICAL AGENTS)
PC Kentucky Synthetic Fuel #3, LLC · Absorption of radiations, caustics, toxic and noxious substances

Employee sensitive to sunlight, barriers failed to protect from exposure due to repeated removal of gloves-caused sunblock to wear off, allowing overexposure.

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