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September 26, 2003 CA · Metal/Non-Metal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech MACHINERY
Elementis Specialties Inc · Struck by flying object

WALKING IN FRONT OF A COOLER, DUST PARTICLE EVIDNTLY BLEW INTO HIS LEFT EYE. (UNIFORM DUSTY) SWAMP COOLER BLEW AIR OFF HIS CLOTHES INTO HIS EYES (?)

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