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January 5, 2026 CO · Metal/Non-Metal miner, prospector, nec MACHINERY
Lake County · Struck by flying object

A Maintenance employee was in preparation of repairing the vertical support for the handrail. While grinding with a hand held wheel grinder, the employee while wearing safely glasses got some material in their eye. They reported that they got something in their eye and needed to see a doctor. The employee was directed to go to the emergency room and seek medical help.

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