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May 10, 1990 CO · Metal/Non-Metal welder (shop) MACHINERY

Board Of County Commissioners · Struck by... (Not Elsewhere Classified)

HH WAS GRINDING METAL WITH A PORTABLE GRINDER. HE WAS WEARING SAFETY GLASSES WITH SIDE SHIELDS. A FOREIGN FRAGMENT FROM THE GRINDING DID ENTER THE RIGHT EYE. HE WAS ATTENDED BY A PHYSICIAN AT THE CONIFER MEDICAL CLINIC AND RETURNED TO WORK.

March 21, 1989 CO · Metal/Non-Metal greaser, grease man, oiler, lube man, dragline oiler MACHINERY

Board Of County Commissioners · Contact with hot objects or substances

WHILE WELDING, PIECE OF METAL OR SLAG GOT UNDER WELDING HOOD. WENT TO DOCTOR FOR REMOVAL.

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