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October 11, 2002 FL · Metal/Non-Metal backhoe operator, trackhoe operator, crane operator EXPLODING VESSELS UNDER PRESSURE
Bonita Grande Sand Company · Contact with hot objects or substances

THE MOTOR ON DRAGLINE DL4 RAN HOT. THE OPERATOR ATTEMPTED TO RELIEVE PRESSURE BY LOOSENING THE CAP ONE NOTCH, BUT THE CAP BLEW OFF, CAUSING 2ND DEGREE BURNS TO HIS RIGHT ARM, CHEST AND FACE.

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