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January 25, 2013 - · Metal/Non-Metal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech EXPLODING VESSELS UNDER PRESSURE
Construcciones Jose Carro S E · Struck by flying object

While he was trying to pull out a rock between two tires of a water truck, loosening the bolts, the tire exploded on his face.

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