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July 22, 1994 PA · Coal laborer, blacksmith, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, pick-up man, pitman EXPLODING VESSELS UNDER PRESSURE
Strishock LLC · Contact with hot objects or substances

WATER PUMP PLUGGED UP AT SUCTION. I WENT TO OPEN THE VALVE ON TOP OF THE WATER PUMP WHEN THE HOSE RIPPED OPEN SPRAYING HOT STEAMING WATER ACROSS MY RIGHT SIDE OF CHEST AND UPPER RIGHT ARM. I R ECEIVED SEVERE SECOND DEGREE BURNS ON ARM, SHOULDER AND CHEST.

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