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February 19, 2004 CO · Metal/Non-Metal front-end loader, scraper-loader operator, pan operator, payloader, scraper rig operator MACHINERY

Connell Resources Inc · Contact with hot objects or substances

EMPLOYEE WAS INSTALLING BOLTS IN CONVEYOR STRUT DURING SETUP. OTHER EMPLOYEES HAD HEATED THE STRUT WITH A TORCH TO STRAIGHTEN A BEND. EMPLOYEE REMOVED GLOVE TO HANDLE BOLT AND NUT. THE STRUT S HIFTED POSITION AND HE GRABBED IT TO STABILIZE. HE RECEIVED BURNS ON THE PALM OF HIS LEFT HAND.

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