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December 20, 2023 MI · Metal/Non-Metal bulldozer operator, universal operator, heavy equipment operator, operating engineer MACHINERY
Carl Schlegel Inc · Contact with hot objects or substances

On 12/20 injured was using a torch to cut bolts on the wash plant. While cutting a bolt, a piece of slag entered injured's left ear. Injured reported the incident on 12/20 but did not request treatment until 12/26.

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