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July 9, 1999 ID · Metal/Non-Metal front-end loader, scraper-loader operator, pan operator, payloader, scraper rig operator MACHINERY

Burns Concrete Inc · Contact with hot objects or substances

WHILE CUTTNG METAL WITH TORCH, TOUCHED HOSE WITHHOT METAL & BURNED SMALL HOLE IN AIRE HOSE FLAMEBLEW BACK THRU HOLE & THE HOSE & WENT THRU GLOVE& BURNED FINGER 1ST AID TREATMENT GIVEN AT HOSPI TAL NO RESTRICTIONS, RETD TO WORK SAME DAY REQUIRED TO KEEP AREA CLEAN & CHANGE DRESSING ONCE A DAY

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