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March 27, 1990 VA · Coal bulldozer operator, universal operator, heavy equipment operator, operating engineer EXPLODING VESSELS UNDER PRESSURE
Hollow Point Mining Inc · Struck by flying object

INJ PUTTING AIR IN LEFT FRONT TIRE ON ENDLOADER.TIRE SEPARATED X-WAYS TUBE RUPTURED AND PIECE OF TUBE STRUCK I.NAME ON RIGHT SIDE OF FACE AND EAR.HAD HEADACHE AND INJURY TO RIGHT EAR FROM AIR IN TUBE-40 LB PSI.

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