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October 24, 1988 AL · Metal/Non-Metal superintendent OTHER
Silica Processors Inc · Contact with hot objects or substances

WHILE WELDING WIND BLEW A PIECE OF HOT STEEL ON TO EYE OF EMPLOYEE. HOT METAL WAS ON BEAM ABOVE THE EMPLOYEE AND WHEN HE RAISED HIS WELDING HELMET THE METAL FELL INTO EYE.

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