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December 10, 1992 OR · Metal/Non-Metal bulldozer operator, universal operator, heavy equipment operator, operating engineer MACHINERY
Clackamas Sand & Gravel Inc · Struck by flying object

SUBJECT WAS OPERATING A DOZER PUSHING CRUSHED ROCK. WHILE TRAVELING IN REVERSE, A ROCK FLIPPED UP AND HIT HIS EYE. THE DAMAGE TO THE EYE WAS NOT FULLY REALIZED UNTIL IT BEGAN TO CAUSE MORE PAI N AND DID NOT GET BETTER. INJURY CAUSED BRUISING TO THE EYE AND PRESSURE BEHIND THE EYE.

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