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October 21, 1991 NJ · Metal/Non-Metal laborer, blacksmith, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, pick-up man, pitman EXPLODING VESSELS UNDER PRESSURE
Amboy Aggregates J.V. · Contact with hot objects or substances

INJURED WAS OPERATING D-8K BULLDOZER ON RAW SAND PILE.ONE OF THE HEATER HOSES TO THE CAB FLOOR HEATER SUDDENLY RUPTURED.THE HOT ENGINE COOLANT SPRAYED UP ONTO THE BACK RIGHT LEG OF THE INJURED AND CAUSED 1ST DEGREE BURN FROM THE MID-CALF TO LOWER THIGH ON BACK OF RIGHT LEG.

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