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May 28, 1998 CA · Metal/Non-Metal outside foreman, leadman OTHER
Artesia Ready Mix Concrete Inc · Struck by flying object

WHILE WALKING AROUND PLANT FOR START UP EE NOTICED AN IRRITATION IN HIS RIGHT EYE. EE WAS WEARING SAFETY GLASSES. CONDITIONS WERE VERY WINDY EE TRIED RUBBING IT THROUGHOUT THE MORNING BUT IRRI TATION WOULD NOT GO AWAY. NOTIFIED SUPERVISOR AT12:00PM. SAW FOREIGN BODY IN RIGHT EYE WHICH COULD NOT BE REMOVED BY FLUSHING. NO VIOLATIONS OF SAFETY RULES OR PROTECTIVE EQUIPMENT RULES.

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