Employee was welding and leaned to get another welding rod. When he did, his neck and arm contact hot metal causing a burn to the right side of his neck. He continued to work until 9/28/10 at which time he sought medical treatment for an infection to the burn.
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Rawl Sales & Processing Company Inc · Contact with hot objects or substances
July 20, 2004
WV · Coal
maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech
MACHINERY
Rawl Sales & Processing Company Inc · Struck against stationary object
EE was steam cleaning a 980 end loader, pulled the hose from off the steam cleaner, and bumped his right elbow on the end loader counterweight. he sought medical attention and thing broken. he continued to work until july 27th when he began misisng work. he was admitted to the hospital due to welling having to have his elbow drained.
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