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January 17, 2025 IN · Metal/Non-Metal mine manager, mine foreman, mine owner EXPLODING VESSELS UNDER PRESSURE
United Dredging · Struck by flying object

Miner exited machine, an aerosol can of class cleaner was setting on top of the engine compartment, when miner picked up the spray can, it exploded. Miner received miner abrasions to face. Was checked out on side and at hospital

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