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April 6, 1990 WI · Metal/Non-Metal front-end loader, scraper-loader operator, pan operator, payloader, scraper rig operator OTHER
Cain Creek Enterprises Inc · Struck by flying object

WHILE STOCKPILING GRAVEL WITH AN ENDLOADER,DUST AND DIRT FROM THE CRUSHING OPERATION INTO HIS EYES CAUSING DISCOMFORT AND WATERING.EXTREMELY WINDY AND DRY CONDITIONS WERE CONTRIBUTING FACTORS TO THE INJURY.INJURED EMPLOYEE CONSULTED A PHYSICIAN AND AN EYE WASH WAS PRESCRIBED.

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