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December 21, 2011 AL · Metal/Non-Metal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech EXPLODING VESSELS UNDER PRESSURE
Covia Lime LLC · Struck by flying object

Employee approached a plugged air pipe at compartment A of the kiln main bag house for repairs when the bag house pulsed and the temporary plug blew off. The plug struck the employee in the mouth knocking his upper front left tooth out.

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