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May 17, 1996 WI · Metal/Non-Metal driller, highwall operator, highwall drill operator MACHINERY
Kewaunee County Highway Department · Struck by flying object

WHILE DRILLING, THE SHANK BROKE CAUSING METAL TO SHATTER AND METAL FLEW INTO EE RIGHT EYE. HE WAS NOT WEARING SAFETY GLASSES AS REQUIRED.

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