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October 18, 2005 OH · Metal/Non-Metal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech MACHINERY
Oster Sand & Gravel · Contact with hot objects or substances

He was cutting with a torch and a spark went into his left ear. He went to the dr and returned to work in the same day. nothing was done from then until 11-29-05 when a 15 minutes operation was performed to correct his burn on the ear drum.

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