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October 2, 2008 MO · Metal/Non-Metal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech MACHINERY
Southeast Missouri Stone Company · Struck by falling object

Employee while grinding a handrail over his head, a small piece of metal fell into his eye. The employee was wearing safety glasses while using the grinder. The next day (10/03/08) he was seen by a physician who removed a small particle. He was treated and released to return to full duty with no further treatment.

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