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July 25, 1985 NM · Coal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech EXPLODING VESSELS UNDER PRESSURE
Carbon Coal Company · Struck by... (Not Elsewhere Classified)

I.NAME WAS GREASING LOADER 16 WHEN THE HOSE ON THE END OF THE GREASE GUN BUSTED STRIKING HIM IN THE RIGHT EYE

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