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Scoped to RT Vanderbilt Co., Inc. Standard Mineral Division

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January 21, 2000 NC · Metal/Non-Metal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)

RT Vanderbilt Co., Inc. Standard Mineral Division · Struck by falling object

EE, OUR MECHANIC, WAS CHANGING THE OIL IN A VEHICLE WHEN A PIECE OF RUSTY METAL DROPPED IN EYE. EE WASHED EYE OUT AND CONTINUED WORKING. THIS WAS ON FRIDAY. THE WEEKEND CAME AND HIS RIGHT EYE BOTHERED HIM. MONDAY MORNING WE SENT HIM TO THE EYE DOCTOR.

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