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March 26, 1986 KY · Coal laborer, blacksmith, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, pick-up man, pitman ELECTRICAL
Williams Holdings Of Delaware Inc · Absorption of radiations, caustics, toxic and noxious substances

CONNECTING JUMP9R CABLES IN ORDER TO JUMP START TRUCK.HE CONNECTED THE LAST CABLE.AT THAT TIME THE BATTERY EXPLODED.THIS CAUSED ACID TO BE THROWN IN HIS EYE.

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