Employee was cutting metal on 04/14/2014. Slag went into left ear. Employee seen on 04/17/2014. Otitis externa, Otitis, serous (Inner Ear infection) diagnosis. Continued to have problems with the ear. Workmans Comp set up appointment 06/13/2014 with ENT. ENT showed ear drum had been penetrated and surgery scheduled. Awaiting date for the surgery. No work missed.
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April 14, 2014
GA · Metal/Non-Metal
maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech
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Butler Sand Company · Contact with hot objects or substances
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