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September 5, 2014 ID · Metal/Non-Metal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech OTHER
Nu-West Industries Inc · Absorption of radiations, caustics, toxic and noxious substances

Employee pulled a service truck into the PM bay for servicing. Employee drained engine oil and was starting to change oil filters. Employee was lying on their back under the truck reaching up to change an oil filter when a bee fell down from the frame rail into the coverall sleeve and stung the employee on the right forearm.

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