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July 7, 2004 WA · Metal/Non-Metal ledgeman/hand, quarry man EXPLODING VESSELS UNDER PRESSURE
Ace Paving Company Inc · Absorption of radiations, caustics, toxic and noxious substances

The ee mentioned was injured while making an adjustment to the fine side of the Pioneer triple rolls. A threaded hydraulic fitting apparently damaged at previous time blew out of the hydraulic adjusting ram & the hose it was attached to hit ee in the leg & blew oil into his face & right eye.

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