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August 31, 1993 MT · Metal/Non-Metal laborer, blacksmith, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, pick-up man, pitman MACHINERY
Kelley Resource Recovery Corp · Struck by flying object

WHILE WELDING HANDRAILS, EMPLOYEE WAS STRUCK IN HIS LEFT EYE BY A WELDING SPARK. THE EMPLOYEE WAS WEARING HIS WELDING HOOD AT THE AT THE TIME OF THE ACCIDENT. AS A RESULT OF THE SPARK HITTIN GHIS EYE HE DID NOT TO GO TO THE DR AND HAVE IT REMOVED.

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