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January 18, 1991 WI · Metal/Non-Metal warehouseman, bagger, palletizer/stacker, store keeper, packager, fabricator, cleaning plant operator MACHINERY
Wissota Sand & Gravel Co. · Struck by flying object

EMPLOYEE WAS WORKING WITH A PIECE OF STEEL AND GRINDING WHEEL. EITHER A STEEL CHIP OR PIECE OF WHEEL GLANCED OFF RIM OF GLASSES AND INTO CORNER OF HIS EYE. WE FLUSHED THE EYE AND EVERY THING SEEMED ALRIGHT. BUT HE WAS BOTHERED LATER AT NIGHT AND WENT TO DOCTOR.

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