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April 22, 1986 OR · Metal/Non-Metal MACHINERY
Newberg River Rock Products · Struck by flying object

EMPL HAD BEEN G9INDING WITH GOGGLES EARLIER THEN WENT OVER TO PLANT TO PICK A STICK OUT OF SORTING SCREEN.WIND BLEW DUST IN HIS EYE.HE BELIEVES HE MAY HAVE RUBBED METAL SLIVER INTO IT THEN BUT IS UNCERTAIN.W5S IRRITATED 2 DAYS LATER.DR REMOVED A METAL SLIVER.RETURNED TO WORK AM AFTER DR.

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