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August 27, 1987 CO · Metal/Non-Metal superintendent EXPLODING VESSELS UNDER PRESSURE
Zigan Sand & Gravel Inc · Struck by flying object

THE REGULATOR ON THE OXYGEN TANK OF THE OXY-ACETALINE TORCH WAS FAULTY. RESULTING N AN EXPLOSION OF THE OXGYEN HOSE, STRIKING THE EMPLOYEE IN THE ABDOMEN, CAUSING SUPERTICIAL CUT ON ABODOMEN A ND ARMS.

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