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August 25, 2017 NJ · Metal/Non-Metal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Aztec Materials, LLC · Contact with hot objects or substances

Employee was removing a temperature sensor form the rear axle of a wheel loader. Employee tried to back the sensor out just enough to bleed out any accumulated pressure, but went too far and right hand was sprayed with hot oil. First and second degree burns to palm and wrist.

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