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December 29, 2008 CO · Metal/Non-Metal laborer, blacksmith, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, pick-up man, pitman OTHER
Colorado Flagstone Inc · Struck by flying object

EE reported an object in his l. eye. He said that it happened on 12/29/08 when asked. He said that something had blown into it & he had been trying to wash it out for a couple days. He also said he was wearing safety glasses at the time. He went to the hosp. to have it looked at & the Dr. didn't find anything wrong at that time.

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