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March 2, 1987 FL · Metal/Non-Metal mechanic helper MACHINERY
Terramar Mining Corp · Flash burns (welding)

MECHANIC HELPER2 HOLDING A LINK FOR WELDER TO WELD CHAIN ON DRAGLINE - ARC WAS STRUCK BEFORE HE CLOSED HIS EYES. CAUSING FLASH BURN TO LEFT EYE

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