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June 14, 1994 ND · Metal/Non-Metal welder (shop) MACHINERY
Susag Sand & Gravel Inc · Contact with hot objects or substances

EMPLOYEE HAD A FACE SHIELD & LEATHER GLOVES ON TO WELD OVERHEAD AS HIS HEAD WAS TILTED A PIECE OF SLAG DROPPED DOWN INTO THE EAR CANAL A DOC LOOKED AT THE EAR GAVE HIM DROPS & HE CONTINUED TO WORK UNTIL AUG 24TH WHEN HE HAD THE EAR CHECKED AGAIN & THE SPECILALIST ADVISED SURGER TO REPAIR THE NEWLY FOUND HOLE IN THE EARDRUM EMPLOYEE HAS SINCE BEEN EMPLOYED FULL TIME SINCE THE SURGER

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