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June 11, 2021 TN · Metal/Non-Metal washer operator, sizing operator OTHER

Short Mountain Silica Company · Unclassified, insufficient data

Miner got a piece of debris in right eye. Was unable to determine how it got in there. Went to ER on 6/13/21 to clean it out. Went to Eye center on 6/14/21 to have debris removed. No missed days or light duty.

July 18, 1995 TN · Metal/Non-Metal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech OTHER

Short Mountain Silica Company · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)

EE WAS USING METAL PLATE TO BUILD DRYER PLANT DUCTING. HE LIFTED PLATED WHEN PAIN WAS FELT.

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