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September 4, 2024 PA · Metal/Non-Metal welder (shop) HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)
Rohrer's Quarry Inc · Struck by flying object

Employee was welding a pipe to patch a hole. EE stopped to chip slag from the weld bead. EE raised the welding hood to chip and a piece of slag flew into EE's left eye.

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