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October 19, 2011 TX · Metal/Non-Metal bulldozer operator, universal operator, heavy equipment operator, operating engineer MACHINERY
PDSCo Inc · Contact with hot objects or substances

Was cutting the last bolt in a repair project with a grinder. Piece fell off, bounced and went into a boot. Hot metal stopped on top of his foot. Took him to hospital. They gave him a tetanus shot and ointment. They then sent him home.

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