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July 8, 1985 TX · Metal/Non-Metal superintendent EXPLODING VESSELS UNDER PRESSURE
Iec Corp · Struck by flying object

AFTER MAKING RE1AIRS TO INJECTION WELLHEAD SUBJECT NOTICED INCREASE OF PRESSURE ON CASING. HE WAS IN PROCESS OF ADJUSTING THE PRESSURE WHEN THE WELLHEAD EXPLODED HE WAS STRUCK IN THE MOUTH B Y A 1" PVC PIPE1

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