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January 1, 2002 AL · Metal/Non-Metal laborer, blacksmith, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, pick-up man, pitman FIRE
Fore Sand & Gravel Company Inc · Contact with hot objects or substances

EE HAD STARTED A FIRE ON SITE AND THREW GASOLINE WHICH WAS WATERED DOWN ON IT. A FLASH BACK OCCURRED ON HIS FACE AND HAND.

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