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June 2, 1987 IN · Coal welder (shop) FIRE
Energy Supply Inc · Contact with hot objects or substances

HE WAS CUTTING 5 CRACK IN A HYDRAULIC CYLINDER WITH A CUTTING TORCH WHEN OIL CAME OUT AND CAUGHT FIRE AND BURNED HIS FACE EARS AND RIGHT ARM.

July 9, 1986 IN · Coal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech FIRE
Energy Supply Inc · Contact with hot objects or substances

I NAME WAS CHAN1ING SEALS ON FIAT ALLIS 31 DOZER, AFTER USING CLEANING FLUIDS TO WASH CRANKSHAFT SEAL AREA. HE WAS USING TORCH TO WARM AND INSTALL WEAR SLEEVE. VAPOR IGNITED, BURNING HIS FACE AND ARM. 3

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