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Employee was using a cutting torch, cutting 4 inch square tubing when the flame of the cutting torch penetrated through employee's left welding glove.
While working on a portable heater, employee reached in to connect a hose back onto the heater and cut their left hand with the propeller. Employee had the fan going because they were trouble shooting. Employee was too close to the fan while they were trying to connect the hose and cut their hand. Employee was not wearing gloves.
While cutting 3/4 inch thick steel plate employee was struck on the left shin by falling plate the employee received bruising and laceration requiring 6 stiches.