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September 6, 1996 MN · Metal/Non-Metal drill operator EXPLODING VESSELS UNDER PRESSURE
Brielmaier Aggregates Inc · Struck by flying object

EE WAS USING AIR PRESSURE TO MOVE WATER FROM 55 GALLON DRUM TO ROCK DRILL WHEN THE PRESSURE INSIDE THE DRUM BLEW OFF THE TOP OF DRUM, HITTING THE EE ON THE RT HAND.

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