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September 8, 2004 IA · Metal/Non-Metal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech EXPLODING VESSELS UNDER PRESSURE
Cessford Construction Company · Struck by... (Not Elsewhere Classified)

Employee was putting air in a truck tire. The sidewall on the tire blew out into the employee's face. Employee received scratched eye & concusion to right ear and minor cuts on the face. Employee was performing his normal duties.

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