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October 25, 2019 WV · Coal haul/off road/coal/ore/pit/quarry/rock/rubber tire truck driver, transportation truck driver EXPLODING VESSELS UNDER PRESSURE
Carter Roag Coal Company · Contact with hot objects or substances

Employee was checking antifreeze and as employee was taking radiator cap off it blew off from pressure causing the liquid to burn employee's right hand, right side and right hip. 1st & 2nd degree burns.

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