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March 2, 2006 RI · Metal/Non-Metal bulldozer operator, universal operator, heavy equipment operator, operating engineer MACHINERY
J H Lynch & Sons Inc · Flash burns (welding)

EE completed welding task to area of primary jaw hopper. Removed welding hood to locate different area to weld. Used welding glove as a shield rather that hood to tack weld area. (Retrained EE).

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