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February 25, 2004 - · Metal/Non-Metal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech ELECTRICAL
Cantera Perez Inc · Absorption of radiations, caustics, toxic and noxious substances

WHILE INSPECTING THE CATERPILLAR TRUCK 7769B#4 (WHICH WAS NOT RUNNING AT THE TIME), EMPLOYEE, WHO IS A MECHANIC, WAS STRUGGLING WITH THE BATTERY CABLE. HE ASKED THE DRIVER TO START THE ENGINE WHICH CAUSED THE BATTERY ACID TO SPLASH ON HIS FACE.

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