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October 10, 1984 CO · Metal/Non-Metal welder (shop) MACHINERY
Brinkmann-Woodward Construction Company · Contact with hot objects or substances

EMP WAS WELDING ON A NEW HOPPER BEING BUILT AND SET UP IN OPERATING THR CUTTING TORCH HE WENT TO BRUSH OFF SLAG WITH LEFT THUMB AND DUE TO A HOLE IN HIS GLOVE HE BURNED LEFT THUMB

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