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May 4, 1998 MO · Metal/Non-Metal front-end loader, scraper-loader operator, pan operator, payloader, scraper rig operator MACHINERY
Fischer Quarries Llc · Struck by flying object

EE WAS OPERATING AN FMC LINKBELT WITH HYDRAULIC ROCK BREAKER WITH FRONT WINDOW OPEN. PIECE OF ROCK [APPROX 1" SQUARE] STRUCK EE ABOVE RIGHT EYE ABOUT 2". EE RECEIVED ABOUT A 1.5" CUT & 6 STITC HES.

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