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October 25, 1993 VI · Metal/Non-Metal warehouseman, bagger, palletizer/stacker, store keeper, packager, fabricator, cleaning plant operator EXPLODING VESSELS UNDER PRESSURE
Virgin Islands Alumina Corp · Absorption of radiations, caustics, toxic and noxious substances

WHILE WASHING DOWN UNIT 5 FLOOR, HOLDING HOSE UNDER RIGHT ARM, THE HOSE BURST SENDING CAUSTIC INTO FACE, KNOCKING DOWN GOGGLES, ENTERING INTO R EYE AND LIPS.

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