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Employee was welding up two guards when EE took welding helmet off because it was flickering on and off. Employee decided to finish the weld without helmet on. On 2/6/25 EE reported to Supervisor that EE's eyes were bothering EE and EE wanted to go to the doctor. Employee went to clinic and was diagnosed with welding burn and issued prescription eye drops.
Exact date of injury is unknown. Employee was using a welder when sparks penetrated through the long sleeve of EE's right arm. Employee cleaned the arm but pain and swelling increased. Employee went to doctor on 06/27/2020 and was diagnosed with cellulitis.