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July 19, 2019 IN · Coal bulldozer operator, universal operator, heavy equipment operator, operating engineer FIRE
Solar Sources Mining LLC · Contact with hot objects or substances

IE HAD STOPPED TO CHECK THE FUEL LEVEL IN DOZER. WHEN REMOVED THE FUEL CAP AND SHINED THE FLASH LIGHT TO LOOK IN A FLASH FIRE OCCURRED.

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