EMPLOYEE WAS ATTEMPTING TO THAW ICE AND DIRT FROM AN TRACK ADJUSTER WITH EITHER. WHEN HE LITE THE FUEL IT BLEW OT AND BURNED HIS HAND. 1ST AND 2ND DEGREE BURNS.
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Phoenix Natural Resources Inc · Contact with hot objects or substances
October 19, 1993
IN · Coal
haul/off road/coal/ore/pit/quarry/rock/rubber tire truck driver, transportation truck driver
FIRE
Phoenix Natural Resources Inc · Contact with hot objects or substances
EMPLOYEE WAS BACKING UP ON THE DUMP SITE TO UNLOAD HIS TRUCK WITH OVER BURDEN WHEN A STEERING LINE BROKE AND SPRAYED HYDRUALIC OIL ONTO THE TUBRO CHARGER CAUSING A FIRE THAT LASTED 15 MINUTES.
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