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February 20, 2001 AZ · Metal/Non-Metal welder (shop) MACHINERY
Azco Mica Inc · Struck by flying object

WHILE CUTTING HAND RAIL TUBING ON A CHOPSAW, EE WAS HOLDING THE LONG END OF A 10' PIECE WHEN A SHAVING FROM THE SAW FLEW OUT THE SIDE AND HIT THE UPPER CHEEK THEN THE INSIDE OF HIS SAFETY GLA SSES AND INTO HIS EYE. HE WAS NOT WEARING A FACE SHIELD WHILE HELPING. IT WAS NOT A DIRECT HIT SO IT DID NOT DO MUCH DAMAGE TO THE EYE.

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