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March 11, 2003 WI · Metal/Non-Metal mine manager, mine foreman, mine owner MACHINERY
B R Amon & Sons Inc · Flash burns (welding)

MINER WAS WELDING ON ROLLS TO BUILD UP BEADS. HE BRIFLY LOOKED AT THE WELDING OPERATION WITH HIS HELMET OFF. BOTH EYES WERE SLIGHTLY BURNED.

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