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2000–2026
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August 1, 2007 MI · Metal/Non-Metal laborer, blacksmith, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, pick-up man, pitman MACHINERY
Rieth-Riley Construction Co., Inc. · Contact with hot objects or substances

While torching metal an amber flicked into his boot causing a 3rd degree burn to his left foot.

April 25, 2002 IN · Metal/Non-Metal bulldozer operator, universal operator, heavy equipment operator, operating engineer MACHINERY
Rieth-Riley Construction Co., Inc. · Contact with hot objects or substances

EE WAS CUTTING A HOLE IN A STEEL PLATE. IT WAS WINDY & SPARKS FROM THE TORCH BLEW BACK & BURNT THROUGH HIS CLOTHES & BURNED HIS BELLY. WENT TO DOCTOR ON 5-1-02. HAD 2ND DEGREE BURN & PLACED ON RESTRICTED DUTY.

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