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273,193
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June 22, 2007 MO · Metal/Non-Metal laborer, blacksmith, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, pick-up man, pitman OTHER
VESSELL MINERALS/THE OLD DOL' · Struck by flying object

Something went into right eye.

November 29, 2006 MO · Metal/Non-Metal laborer, blacksmith, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, pick-up man, pitman OTHER
VESSELL MINERALS/THE OLD DOL' · Struck by flying object

CLOSING LIDS ON TRUCK WHEN WIND BLEW PARTICLES IN LEFT EYE

January 12, 2005 MO · Metal/Non-Metal prep plant foreman, supervisor, mill plant supervisor, kiln supervisor OTHER
VESSELL MINERALS/THE OLD DOL' · Struck by flying object

While cleaning in plant, dust/debris blew into employee's eye causing irritation - Eye was irrigated and debris removed

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