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April 21, 1992 AR · Metal/Non-Metal front-end loader, scraper-loader operator, pan operator, payloader, scraper rig operator EXPLODING VESSELS UNDER PRESSURE
Guy King & Sons Inc · Struck by... (Not Elsewhere Classified)

EE WAS CUTTING DOWN THE PRESSURE ON CONE CRUSHER WHEN OIL PRESSURE LINE BROKE CAUSING HH TO JUMP BACK CUTTING OFF PRESSURE VALVE, NO PRESSURE ON CRANK HANDLE CAUSED HANDLE TO SPIN BACK HITTING HIM ON RIGHT WRIST.

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