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November 7, 1988 FL · Metal/Non-Metal front-end loader, scraper-loader operator, pan operator, payloader, scraper rig operator MACHINERY
Southern Materials Corp · Struck by flying object

EMP WAS USING A POLE TO DISLODGE MATERIAL AT FEED HOPPER FOR FLUID BED DRIVER. WHEN MATERIAL WAS DISLODGED AIR POPPER WENT OFF THROWING SMALL ROCK INTO AIR WHICH WENT IN E MP EYE.

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