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October 26, 1999 SC · Metal/Non-Metal bulldozer operator, universal operator, heavy equipment operator, operating engineer EXPLODING VESSELS UNDER PRESSURE
Cumberland Gravel & Sand Company · Struck by... (Not Elsewhere Classified)

WHILE EE WAS ADDING OIL, THE HYDRAULIC LINE FITTING ON THE DISPENCING GUN RUPTURED STRIKING THE EE. THE FITTING HAD BEEN REPLACED ON 10/22/99 BY A LOCAL MACHINE AND HYDRAULIC SHOP. THE FITTING WAS FOUND TO BE OVER TORQUED CAUSING DAMAGE TO THE FITTING BY THE MACHINE SHOP.

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