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May 27, 1993 IA · Metal/Non-Metal rock driller MACHINERY
Clark Limestone Company · Struck by flying object

WAS REMOVING SAFETY GLASSES TO WIPE SWEAT FROM HIS EYES AND ROCK CHIP FROM THE DRILL CAME UP AND HIT HIM IN THE EYE. SLIGHT SCRATCHING OF THE CORNEA AND IRRITATION OF THE EYE FROM THE ROCK CHI P.

October 16, 1990 IA · Metal/Non-Metal drill operator MACHINERY
Clark Limestone Company · Struck by flying object

EMPL WAS OPERATING ROCK DRILL & CHIP OF ROCK FLEW OUT OF HOLE STRIKING HIM IN RIGHT EYE EYE WAS BRUISED.

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