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June 5, 1984 WA · Metal/Non-Metal drill operator EXPLODING VESSELS UNDER PRESSURE
Industrial Rock Products Inc · Struck by flying object

EMPLOYEE I.NAME WAS DRILLING AT NORMAL WHEN THE HAMMER FEED HOSE ON THE MAST BROKE, THIS AIR HOSE AS IT BLEW SPRAYED I.NAME ACROSS THE FAC E AND EYES SHOOTING DUST AND OTHER FOREIGN BODIES I NTO HIS LEFT EYE

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