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June 26, 1990 OH · Coal outside foreman, leadman ELECTRICAL
Anthony Mining Company Inc · Absorption of radiations, caustics, toxic and noxious substances

CLEANING BATTERY TERMINALS ON P/U TRUCK. HE WENT TO PUT TERMINAL BACK ON. WHEN TERMINAL TOUCHED BATTERY, THE BATTERY EXPLODED. THE ACID FROM THE BATTERY HIT HIS FACE AND HIS EYES.

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