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June 17, 2002 - · Metal/Non-Metal front-end loader, scraper-loader operator, pan operator, payloader, scraper rig operator POWERED HAULAGE
Manuel Monsegur Inc · Struck by flying object

THE EMPLOYEE WAS FEEDING A MILL WHEN APPARENTLY A DUST PARTICLE FROM THE AIR CONDITIONING STRUCK HIM IN HIS LEFT EYE. HE STARTED TO RUB IT, CAUSING SOME SEVERE IRRITATION.

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