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July 30, 2009 NE · Metal/Non-Metal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech OTHER
Werner Construction Co · Struck by flying object

Employee was grinding rivets on a belt splice, high wind condtions, outdoors. Wind blew small metal fragment into right eye. Employee washed out eye and continued work. Eye remained irritated. Sought medical attention on 8/4/9

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