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March 4, 1989 PA · Metal/Non-Metal welder (shop) MACHINERY
Bestone Corp · Struck by flying object

CABLE WAS STRETCHED BETWEEN 2 POSTS WHILE CUTTING PIECE OF CABLE WITH CUTTING TORCH AND WHEN CUTTING LAST STRANDS THE THE STRAND WHIPPED AROUND THROWING A PIECE OF SLAG INTO EMPLS L EYE EMPL W EARING FULL FACE SHIELD BUT SHIELD WAS UP PART WAY

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