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July 19, 2025 TX · Metal/Non-Metal belt foreman, maintenance foreman, maintenance supervisor HANDLING OF MATERIALS
FML Sand LLC · Struck by flying object

Employee was re-installing a bearing for a conveyor belt when EE felt something go in EE's eye. EE thought it was sand and didn't report it thinking it would flush itself out. On 7/21 employee's eye had become irritated and slightly swollen. EE was taken to MCH ER on 7/21 where a foreign object was removed. EE was given a full release.

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