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July 8, 2003 OR · Metal/Non-Metal backhoe operator, trackhoe operator, crane operator MACHINERY
Kelly McFarlane Contracting · Struck by flying object

MINER WAS STANDING BY WATER PUMP AT THE END OF THE DISCHARGE CONVEYER FROM THE IMPACT CRUSHER WHEN A FOREIGN BODY ENTERED HIS RIGHT EYE. FOREIGN BODY WAS REMOVED IN A 5 MINUTE DOCTORS OFFICE AND MINER RETURNED TO WORK.

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