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April 22, 2010 LA · Metal/Non-Metal bulldozer operator, universal operator, heavy equipment operator, operating engineer MACHINERY
Bayou Sand & Gravel LLC · Contact with hot objects or substances

EE was operating dozer. It was overheating and he decided to take radiator cap off without letting engine cool down. Burn to left hand and wrist. Treated at ER and released.

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