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October 30, 1990 GA · Metal/Non-Metal laborer, blacksmith, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, pick-up man, pitman MACHINERY

Microminerals Inc · Struck by flying object

EE WAS BAGGING MATERIAL ALUMINA TRIHYDRATE INTO 50 LBS EXCESS DUST GOT IN EE S LEFT EYE WAS WASHED OUT WITH WATER WHICH IS STANDARD PROCEDURE AFTER EE WENT HOME HIS EYE BECAME MORE IRRITATED W AS SENT TO DR NEXT MORNING.

May 26, 1989 GA · Metal/Non-Metal clerk, timekeeper, office worker, director of sales MACHINERY

Microminerals Inc · Struck by flying object

CLEANING OUT #1 BAGHOUSE BRUSHING POWDER OFF INNER DOOR FRAME.THERE WAS EXCESS AMOUNT BUILDUP AND IT CAME LOOSE AND FELL ON FACE.INJURY TO LET EYE WENT TO MED CHECKED OUT AND CLEANED BOTH EYES .

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