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December 6, 1988 MT · Metal/Non-Metal warehouseman, bagger, palletizer/stacker, store keeper, packager, fabricator, cleaning plant operator MACHINERY
Montana Mining & Timber Company · Struck by flying object

EMPLOYEE WAS GRINDING ON A PIECE OF STEEL THAT HAD BEEN CUT WITH A TORCH HE HAD A SAFETY SHIELD ON HIS HELMET BUT A SPARK CAME UP FROM THE BOTTOM BOUNCED OFF THE FACE SHIELD AND INTO HIS EYEB ALL

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