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August 10, 2021 AR · Metal/Non-Metal mechanic helper FIRE
Malvern Minerals Company · Contact with hot objects or substances

EE was plasma cutting the top of an empty 55 gallon isopropyl alcohol when the fumes combusted catching EE's shirt on fire giving EE a first degree burn on left arm and chest. The drum had been washed prior to the cutting but was not washed out well enough and enough time for the fumes to evacuate the drum.

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