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April 16, 2016 TN · Metal/Non-Metal front-end loader, scraper-loader operator, pan operator, payloader, scraper rig operator MACHINERY
J. R. Hayes Construction Co., Inc · Contact with hot objects or substances

On 04/16/16, The EE was welding, a spark flew back from a burning torch, it burned through EE's jeans causing it to burn EE's knee. On 04/17/16 EE had to go to a clinic, they sent EE to ER at HCMC, where they gave EE an antibiotic. EE returned to full time duty 04/21/16.

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