EE WAS OPERATING A SMALL GAS FRILL AT LUNCH TIME, PREPARING LUNCH ON THE DREDGE. A FALL, SPARE PROPANE BOTTLE 20 LB WAS PLACED NEXT TO THE OPERATING GRILL. SPARE BOTTLE SUSTAINED A LEAK, WHICH CAUSED A FIRE IN THE CABIN OF THE DREDGE. EE EXTINGUISHED FIRE WITH A GARDER HOSE CONNECTED TO THE SERVICE PUMP OF THE DREDGE. EE SUFFERED 2ND & 3RD DEGREE BURNS TO HEAD, FACE, HANDS A FOREAR
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September 20, 2000
NE · Metal/Non-Metal
barge/boat/dredge/towbarge/towboat/leach operator, riverman, deck hand
FIRE
Arps Gravel & Concrete Inc · Contact with hot objects or substances
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