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February 6, 2002 NC · Metal/Non-Metal mine manager, mine foreman, mine owner OTHER
Southern Products & Silica Company Inc · Struck by flying object

EE WAS WORKING ON DUMP TRUCK OUTSIDE & SOME SAND FLEW INTO HIS LEFT EYE BECAUSE OF STRONG, HEAVY WINDS. HIS EYE BECAME INFECTED AFTER GOING TO URGENT CARE ON 2/6/02. ON 2/14/02 HE WENT TO CARO LINA EYE FOR MINOR SURGERY ON HIS UPPER & LOWER LID ON THE LEFT EYE.

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