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April 19, 1989 WA · Metal/Non-Metal welder (shop) MACHINERY
J D Shotwell Company · Struck by flying object

I WAS ENLARGING A HOLE IN A SNOUT WITH THE TORCH AND SOMETHING WENT INTO THE HOOD I HAD ON AND LOGGED ITSELF IN MY EYE.

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