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February 22, 1984 WY · Metal/Non-Metal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech EXPLODING VESSELS UNDER PRESSURE
Minerals Exploration Company · Struck by flying object

WHEN APPLYING AIR PRESSURE TO THE WABCO WATER TRUCK #2701 TO START IT, FULL AIR PRESSURE (130 PSI) ENTERED THE HYDRAULIC TANK THROUGH A PRESET AIR PRESSURE REGULATOR VALVE CAUSING HYDRAULIC TA NK TO EXPLODE WHILE ELDEN WAS WALKING TO THE SIDE OF IT. HYDRAULIC OIL AND METAL/PAINT FRAGMENTS WENT TO HIS FACE AND UNDER HIS SAFETY GLASSES, SCRATCHING LENS OF RIGHT EYE.

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