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June 4, 2004 IN · Metal/Non-Metal prep plant foreman, supervisor, mill plant supervisor, kiln supervisor HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)
Jones & Sons Inc · Struck by flying object

EE WAS USING A BALL PIN HAMMER & A PUNCH TO SET FLANGES ON A PIECE OF PIPE. WHEN THE EE STRUCK THE PUNCH A PIECE OF STEEL CAME OFF OF THE FLANGE STRIKING STRIKING THE EE IN THE RIGHT EYE.

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