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October 4, 2000 OH · Metal/Non-Metal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech MACHINERY
Plum Run Stone Division/Davon Inc · Struck by flying object

EMPLOYEE WAS CUTTING A WELD WITH A GRINDER WHEN HE FELT SOMETHING ENTER HIS LEFT EYE. HE WAS WEARING EYE PROTECTION AT THE TIME BUT IT WAS THE WRONG TYPE FOR THE JOB.

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