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February 7, 2001 MS · Metal/Non-Metal barge/boat/dredge/towbarge/towboat/leach operator, riverman, deck hand MACHINERY
Mississippi Limestone Corp · Contact with hot objects or substances

HEATING AN IRON ROD WITH A TORCH TO INSTALL A HOOK. HIS HAND SLIPPED OFF ROD AND BURNED LEFT HAND WITH 2ND DEGREE BURNS.

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