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September 24, 2001 FL · Metal/Non-Metal backhoe operator, trackhoe operator, crane operator ELECTRICAL
RMC South Florida Materials · Absorption of radiations, caustics, toxic and noxious substances

EE USED A CIGARRETIC LIGHTER TO INSPECT WATER LEVEL IN 12 VOLT BATTERY. BATTERY EXPLODED IN EE'S FACE. SAFETY GLASS WERE BEING.

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