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July 5, 2022 ID · Metal/Non-Metal laborer, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, roof trimmer/scaler HOISTING
Hecla Limited · Struck by flying object

The employee reported feeling something enter EE's left eye while riding down the shaft on the conveyance. The employee reported that EE was wearing safety glasses, but the material entered between the frame of the glasses and EE's face.

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