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February 5, 2004 TX · Metal/Non-Metal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech EXPLODING VESSELS UNDER PRESSURE
CAPA · Struck by flying object

NOTE: WAS FIRST AID THEN BECAME REPORTABLE ON 03/02/04. EMP WAS AIRING TIRE & WHEN IT POPPED/SEALED IT BLEW SOME DUST IN HIS LEFT EYE. EMP INJ BEING TREATED FOR INFECTION.

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