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February 8, 1985 NV · Metal/Non-Metal MACHINERY
Carlin Gold Mining Company · Struck by flying object

WAS GRINDING, WEARING SAFETY GLASSES METAL GOT IN RIGHT EYE. DID NOT LEAVE WORK ON DATE OF INJURY. BY MONDAY, HAD TO BE TAKEN TO HOSPITAL TO HAVE FOREIGN OBJECT REMOVED. TAKEN HOME AFTER MEDIC AL CARE.

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