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July 2, 2001 NE · Metal/Non-Metal backhoe operator, trackhoe operator, crane operator EXPLODING VESSELS UNDER PRESSURE
City Wide Rock & Excavating Company Inc · Fall to the walkway or working surface

EE WAS HAULING ROCK TO PLANT WHEN HIS TRUCK BLEW A HOSE AND THREW OIL ALL OVER HIS WALKING DECK, IT ALSO CAUGHT FIRE AND THE EE WAS PUTTING THE FIRE OUT WITH AN EXTINGUISHER WHEN HE SLIPPED IN THE OIL AND FELL ON HIS KNEES.

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