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August 31, 1992 PA · Metal/Non-Metal welder (shop) OTHER
Small Mountain Quarry Inc · Struck by flying object

WHILE REPLACING A TROUGHING ROLLER ON A CONVEYOR BELT, DIRT WAS BLOWN INTO EMPLOYEE'S EYES. EMPLOYEE TRIED TO WASH DIRT FROM EYE, BUT WAS UNSUCCESSFULL AND WENT FOR MEDICAL ATTENTION.

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