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February 16, 1988 KY · Metal/Non-Metal welder (shop) MACHINERY
Asphalt-Stone Company · Struck by flying object

EMPL WAS WELDING ON CONVEYOR BELT AT STONE PLANT WHEN A PIECE OF METAL FLEW INTO HIS EYE EMPL WAS UNABLE TO REMOVE FROM EYE AND AFTER CONTINUED IRRITATION HE WENT TO DR FOR REMOVAL

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