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October 16, 2002 CO · Metal/Non-Metal mine manager, mine foreman, mine owner MACHINERY
Elam Sand and Gravel · Contact with hot objects or substances

CUTTING THE TORCH-RING OUT OF MANTLE OF THE CONE TYPE CRUSHER, A PIECE OF SLAG RICOCHETTED FROM THE CUTTING AREA INTO THE FACE SHIELD HITTING THE RIGHT EYE.

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