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March 16, 1989 WY · Metal/Non-Metal laborer, blacksmith, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, pick-up man, pitman MACHINERY
Emulsified Asphalt Inc Of Wyoming · Flash burns (welding)

I NAME HAPPENED TO GLANCE HIS EYES INADVERTIVELY AT THE WELDING ARC WITHOUT PROTECTION AND RECEIVED A FLASH BURN TO HIS R EYE THE DR GAVE HIM PRESCRIPTION MEDICATION TYLONAL 3 CODINE

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