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June 19, 2003 WY · Metal/Non-Metal warehouseman, bagger, palletizer/stacker, store keeper, packager, fabricator, cleaning plant operator MACHINERY
Meridian Granite Company · Contact with hot objects or substances

EMPLOYEE WAS WORKING ON REPLACING WORN SCREEN PANELS. HE MADE A SINGLE CUT ON A METAL BAR WITH TORCH. SPARKS IGNITED FABRIC ON LEATHER GLOVES CAUSING 2ND DEGREE BURNS ON APPROX 2 SQUARE INCHES ON THE BACK OF HIS LEFT HAND.

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