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April 15, 2003 OH · Metal/Non-Metal motorman, motor person, swamper, switchman, locomotive operator OTHER
Wyandot Dolomite Inc · Struck by flying object

SOMETIME DURING HIS SHIFT HE GOT A FLAKE OF METAL IN HIS EYE. HE WORKS OUTSIDE ON THE RAILCREW & IT WAS A VERY WINDY DAY. HE IS NOT SURE WHEN THE FLAKE BECAME LODGED. IT HAD TO HE REMOVED BY A DOCTOR.

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