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April 5, 1995 WY · Metal/Non-Metal EXPLODING VESSELS UNDER PRESSURE
Sheep Mountain Partners · Fall from machine

PUMP LINE COMING OFF 8" PUMP LINE IN SHAFT HAD A SPLIT IN 2" VALVE. I GOT OFF ON LANDING TO SPRAY WD 40 ON FITTING AND NIPPLE BROKE OFF AND THE WATER IN THE 8" PUMP LINE BLEW ME OFF THE LANDIN G DOWN ABOUT 8'. I LANDED ON MY SHOULDER AND WRIST.

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