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April 15, 1986 PA · Metal/Non-Metal welder (shop) HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)

HE WAS WELDING 5 PIECE OF MATERIAL WHICH WAS CRACKED ON THE SHOVEL AFTER LAYING A WELD BEAD ON THE MATERIAL HE WAS CHIPPING OFF THE SLAG FROM THE BEAD WHEN A PIECE OF SLAG FLEW BETWEEN HIS HE LMET AND FACE A3D STUCK IN THE CORNER OF THE RT EYE

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