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September 15, 1987 KS · Metal/Non-Metal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech MACHINERY
Independent Salt Company · Struck by flying object

HE WAS GRINDING3WITH A HAND HELD GRINDER AND A SPARK HIT HIS LEFT EYE. HE WAS WEARING SAFETY GLASSES WITH SIDE SHIELDS AT THE TIME.

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