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January 18, 2001 MI · Metal/Non-Metal blaster, shooter, shotfirer, explosive worker, powder gang/monkey HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Detroit Salt Co LLC · Struck by falling object

RAISING THE BASKET HOLDING CLOTHING IN THE MINE DRY. A PIECE OF RUST FELL A BECAME LODGED IN THE EYE. AFTER 1/2 OF THE SHIFT THE EYE WAS STILL IRRITATED AND A PIECE OF RUST HAD TO BE REMOVED.

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