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June 19, 1996 PA · Metal/Non-Metal greaser, grease man, oiler, lube man, dragline oiler EXPLODING VESSELS UNDER PRESSURE
Atlantic States Limestone Of Pa Inc · Contact with hot objects or substances

WHILE ATTEMPTING TO PULL A PICKUP FROM THE MUD WITH A BULLDOZER, A HYDRAULIC LINE BURST, SPRAYING OIL AGAINST THE BLOWER, IGNITING THE OIL AND SENDING A BALL OF FLAMES TO THE SIDE OF THE DOZER WHERE EE WAS STANDING, BURNING HIM ABOUNT THE ARMS AND HEAD.

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