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1983–2026
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January 12, 1984 NC · Metal/Non-Metal warehouseman, bagger, palletizer/stacker, store keeper, packager, fabricator, cleaning plant operator HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)
Glendon Pyrophyllite Inc · Struck by flying object

EMPLOYEE WAS COLD MORNING WAS PREPARING TO UNCLOG FEEDER AT THE CRUSHER TOSSED SLEDGE HAMMER INTO FEEDER PIECE OF ROCK OR ICE FLEW INTO EYE OBJECT NOT FOUND IN EYE. EMPLOYEE SAW THE DR.

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