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August 8, 2007 IA · Metal/Non-Metal warehouseman, bagger, palletizer/stacker, store keeper, packager, fabricator, cleaning plant operator HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Valley Sand & Gravel · Contact with hot objects or substances

Employee was shutting down a diesel powered water pump which was plugged causing the water to heat up. When he disconnected the hose the hot water burned his right arm and torso.

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