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Scoped to Pofahl James W Jr

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October 21, 1995 TX · Metal/Non-Metal mechanic helper EXPLODING VESSELS UNDER PRESSURE

Sun City Redi-Mix Inc · Struck by flying object

WHILE ATTEMPTING TO DETERMINE A HYDRAULIC LEAK IN THE ROCK BREAKER, THE HOSE FROM WHERE THE LEAK WAS COMING FORM, BURST AT THE SAME TIME TH EMECHANIC REACHED TO FIND THE SOURCE OF THE LEAK. THE PRESSURE ESCAPING FROM THE OIL LEAK CUT HIS THUMB, PUSHING OIL INTO HIS THUMB AND HAND.

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