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December 2, 2021 MT · Metal/Non-Metal laborer, blacksmith, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, pick-up man, pitman HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)
Ironside Stone Works, Inc. · Struck by flying object

Employee was recovering/palletizing stone. At one point during that time employee removed safety glasses. Employee had a small rock fragment become lodged in eye while using a hammer recovering stone. Employee was brought to a medical facility after failing to remove on own. Examiner diagnosis was a lacerated cornea & was told not to go back to work until 12/06/21.

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