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May 13, 2010 KY · Coal outside foreman, leadman EXPLODING VESSELS UNDER PRESSURE
M & G MINING LLC · Contact with hot objects or substances

EE was walking on the catwalk of highwall miner, when the front seal blew out on the fluid coupling below, causing flash burns to exposed skin of arms and face. Resulting in first and second degree burns.

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