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April 23, 2005 CA · Metal/Non-Metal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech OTHER
Antelope Valley Aggregate Inc · Struck by flying object

The injury occurred at the Mechanics shop. The wind was blowing hard & blew a piece of metal into EE's left eye. He immediately washed out his eye. Emergency doctor referred him to the opthamalogist on 04/25/05. On 04/25/05 a piece of metal was found imbedded in his left eye and was surgically removed. He returned to work on 04/26/05.

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