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September 14, 1991 TX · Metal/Non-Metal front-end loader, scraper-loader operator, pan operator, payloader, scraper rig operator EXPLODING VESSELS UNDER PRESSURE
Texas Southern Inc · Fall from machine

HYDRAULIC HOSE BROKE AND SPRAYED OIL ON EXHAUST SYSTEM WHICH RESULTED IN A FIRE STARTING THE EQUIPMENT OPERATOR SAW THE FIRE AND QUICKLY EXITED THE CAB OF THE MACHINE WITHOUT USING THE LADDER. HE JUMPED HE CRACKED HIS HEEL BONE. DAMAGE TO MACHINE WAS MINIMAL BECAUSE THE FIRE WAS PUT OUT RIGHT A WAY.

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