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October 10, 1988 CA · Metal/Non-Metal laborer, blacksmith, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, pick-up man, pitman MACHINERY
Parnum Paving Inc · Flash burns (welding)

EMPLOYEE WAS WELDING AND GOT SOMETHING IN HIS EYES. HE REMOVED HIS SAFETY GOGGLES TO REMOVE IT AND HIS EYES GOT BURNED.

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