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June 29, 1989 PA · Metal/Non-Metal laborer, blacksmith, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, pick-up man, pitman HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)
C & C Vanport Limestone Plant #2 Inc · Struck by flying object

I NAME WAS HELPING A WELDER TO CONSTRUCT A CATWALK. HE WAS HOLDING SOME ANGLE IRON WHILE THE WELDER WAS WORKING. THE WELDER WAS SHIPPING THE WELDED IRON AND A PIECE OF METAL FLEW THEN BOUNCE D OFF THE ANGLE AND STRUCK INJURED IN HIS LEFT EYE. Y

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