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February 3, 2009 TN · Metal/Non-Metal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech MACHINERY
Teague Transports, LLC · Contact with hot objects or substances

Mechanic was cutting metal overhead with a cutting torch and a small piece of hot material entered miner's ear canal. Miner sustained possible ear drum damage. Miner is scheduled to return to doctor in one month for follow-up examination.

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