Employee was working at the secondary plant, Scree #3 middle deck using a cutting torch. The torch cut off, employee bagan to wipe th etip, the torch backfired and caused a burn to their left wrist.
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October 25, 2025
NJ · Metal/Non-Metal
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Stavola Construction Materials Inc · Contact with hot objects or substances
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Stavola Construction Materials Inc · Flash burns (welding)
Employee worked on a loader bucket along with other employees where welding and grinding was required. The claimed when they got home the effect of the welding flash caused their eyes to become irritated to the point they went to the emergency room that night. Note: the employee did not know it was charged to WC until they got the bill.
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