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February 1, 1986 TX · Metal/Non-Metal ledgeman/hand, quarry man HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)
Capitol Marble & Granite Company Inc · Struck by flying object

EE WAS BREAKING3OF A ROCK WITH A HAMMER WHEN A CHIP OF GRANITE BROKE OFF AND FLEW UP AND LODGED IN HIS EYE. IT WAS REMOVED BY A DR. AND HE RETURNED TO W ORK THE SAME DAY HE WAS WEARING SAFETY GLASSES. 3

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