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May 5, 1983 PA · Coal laborer, blacksmith, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, pick-up man, pitman FIRE
York Resources Corp · Contact with hot objects or substances

CLEARING BRUSH AROUND NEW SHOP FACILITY BURNING BRUSH THE INJURED EMPLOYEE THREW GAS FROM A PAPER CUP ON PILE TO IGNITE FIRE HAD GAS ON HANDS FIRE CAME BACK ON VICTIM BURNING HIS LEFT HAND GAV E FIRST AID IMMEDIATELY AND TRANSFERRED TO LAPORTE MEDICAL CENTER

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