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August 28, 2008 MT · Metal/Non-Metal laborer, blacksmith, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, pick-up man, pitman MACHINERY
Montana Solid Rock Quarry Inc · Struck by flying object

In the late morning on 8/28/08, a small speck of metal got into EE's right eye. By 7 PM his right eye was very irritated and swollen. He went to ER and received medical attenion (metal sliver removed). No damage to eye. EE returned to work the following Monday, 9/1/08.

April 11, 2008 MT · Metal/Non-Metal stone finishing and sizing personnel, stone/rock cut/polish/saw operator, splitter, cutter, trimmer MACHINERY
Montana Solid Rock Quarry Inc · Struck by... (Not Elsewhere Classified)

Finger injured when rock popped back after going thru chopper/splitter. Reported to supervisor, Medical treatment sought immediately, medical treatment. **No sutures, glued to minimize scarring.**

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