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October 24, 2005 MA · Metal/Non-Metal welder (shop) MACHINERY
Worcester Sand & Gravel Company Inc · Contact with hot objects or substances

WELDER WAS WELDING ON PLANT, A PIECE OF METAL SPARKED OFF AND WENT INTO HELMET FROM ABOVE, AND HIT WELDER IN THE EYE SEARING HIS INNER EYE LEFT EYE LID AND ADHERING THE METAL FRAGMENT TO THE INNER EYE LID.

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