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March 7, 1990 PR · Metal/Non-Metal laborer, blacksmith, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, pick-up man, pitman MACHINERY
Owens Illinois De Puerto Rico LLC · Struck by... (Not Elsewhere Classified)

THE EMPLOYEE WAS GRINDING A STEEL PLATE WITH A HAND GRINDER AND A STEEL PARTICLE GOT INTO HIS EYE (LEFT). HE WAS USING SAFETY GLASSES INSTEAD OF THE SAFETY GOGGLES PROVIDED FOR THAT TYPE OF JO B. IT RESULTED IN 16 MANHOURS LOST TIME.

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