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August 4, 2005 IL · Metal/Non-Metal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech EXPLODING VESSELS UNDER PRESSURE
Powley Sand & Gravel-Div/Seneca Petroleum Co Inc · Absorption of radiations, caustics, toxic and noxious substances

Operator was fueling a hyd. excavator w/ a fuel equiped w/ automatic shutoff. Automatic shut off nozzle closed, the fuel hose blew at crimp on hose and fuel blew into operator's face.

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