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273,193
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2000–2026
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November 28, 2001 MO · Metal/Non-Metal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech EXPLODING VESSELS UNDER PRESSURE
Buildex Inc · Contact with hot objects or substances

EE WAS USING A CUTTING TORCH. THE HOSE BLEW APART CATCHING HIS RT. HAND GLOVE ON FIRE. BURNING THE 5TH FINGER. ER DR SAID IT WAS 3RD DEGREE. NEXT MORNING HE WAS SEEN AT WORKCOMP DR. HE SAID IT WAS 1ST DEGREE BURN.

March 1, 2000 MO · Metal/Non-Metal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech EXPLODING VESSELS UNDER PRESSURE
Buildex Inc · Absorption of radiations, caustics, toxic and noxious substances

EMPLOYEE WAS REPAIRING A HYDRAULIC HOSE. IT BLEWTHROWING HYDRAULIC OIL ONTO HIS FACE AND IN HIS EYES.

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