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August 7, 1996 ND · Metal/Non-Metal ledgeman/hand, quarry man EXPLODING VESSELS UNDER PRESSURE
Lake Sand & Gravel Inc · Contact with hot objects or substances

CONE CHUSHER WAS PLUGGED WITH CLAY WAS UNPLUGGING ABOUT 4 FT AWAY A TORCH WAS LIT HEATED A SEED IN DIRT AND SEED EXPLODED SEED INHOT PROPNE HEATING HE WILL AND DIRT INTO EYE.

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