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May 21, 2026 KS · Metal/Non-Metal welder (non-shop) MACHINERY
Midwest Concrete Materials · Struck by flying object

On Friday, 22 May 2026, welder reported to work with a swollen right eye. EE was conducting welding repairs on site the day before and felt pain in EE's right eye the following morning. Human Resources approved medical attention, and a piece of metal was removed from EE's right eye at a local vision center on Friday afternoon.

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