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September 17, 1986 TX · Metal/Non-Metal haul/off road/coal/ore/pit/quarry/rock/rubber tire truck driver, transportation truck driver MACHINERY
Myre Construction Company · Struck by flying object

EMPLOYEE WAS WE5DING ON DRAGLINE METAL OBJECT FLEW IN HIS EYE (HELPING WELDER) EMPLOYEE DID NOT COMPLY WITH COMPANY SAFETY HE HAD NO GOGGLES ON

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