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April 30, 1997 VT · Metal/Non-Metal miner, prospector, nec OTHER
Vermont Verde Antique International Inc · Struck by flying object

EE NOTICED OBJECT/IRRITATION IN RIGHT EYE DURING LATE MORNING. EE NOT SURE WHEN OBJECT ENTERED EYE. EE REQUIRES GLASSES, WAS WEARING PRESCRIPTION SAFETY GLASSES THROUGHOUT HIS SHIFT.

April 21, 1995 VT · Metal/Non-Metal mine manager, mine foreman, mine owner OTHER
Vermont Verde Antique International Inc · (Not Elsewhere Classified)

EE WAS IN BOX HANGING FROM CRANE TRYING TO PULL A FIREHOSE UP ABOUT 5'. AS HE WAS PULLING ON HOSE EE GOT SHARP PAIN IN CHEST, GOT OUT OF BOX & WENT TO OFFICE.

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