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December 28, 2005 UT · Metal/Non-Metal laborer, blacksmith, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, pick-up man, pitman EXPLODING VESSELS UNDER PRESSURE
West Valley Sand & Gravel, Inc. · Struck by flying object

Airing tire up, sidewall blew out. Tire was still mounted on F450. Tire was inside; outside tire had been removed. Tire only had approximately 400 miles.

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