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October 23, 1984 TX · Metal/Non-Metal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech ELECTRICAL
East Texas Stone Company · Absorption of radiations, caustics, toxic and noxious substances

EMPLOYEE HAD TAKEN BATTERY CABLES OFF OF BATTERY. HE WAS PUTTING THE CABLES BACK ON, WHEN THE BATTERY EXPLODED. EMPLOYEE GOT BATTERY ACID IN RIGHT EYE.

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