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January 23, 2023 CA · Metal/Non-Metal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech MACHINERY
Lost Hills Mining LLC · Contact with hot objects or substances

The miner was performing metal work on ramps. While welding overhead hot slag entered miner's boot burning the miner's foot. The employee waited approximately 2 weeks before mentioning that the foot got burned. Once management was notified of the burn employee was told to go directly to H.R and visit Doctor for evaluation.

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