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September 30, 2000 TX · Coal backhoe operator, trackhoe operator, crane operator FIRE
Alcoa Inc · Inhalation of radiations, caustics, toxic and noxious substances

EMPLOYEE WAS ATTEMPTING TO PUT OUT REMEMBERING THE LAST FIRE ONE DRAGLINE AND THE DAMAGE IT DONE. WHEN EMPLOYEE PULLED HIS FACE SCBA MASK OFF AND PUT IT BACK ON HE DID NOT GET A GOOD SEAL.

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