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February 12, 1984 PA · Metal/Non-Metal superintendent FIRE
Commonwealth Stone Inc · Inhalation of radiations, caustics, toxic and noxious substances

WITH PERMISSION EMP WAS WORKING ON HIS OWN TRUCK ON HIS OWN TIME IN THE SHOP ON JOB SITE HE WAS FIXING FUEL PUMP WHICH WAS LOCATED IN THE GAS TANK HE TOOK FUEL PUMP OUT AND A SPARK FROM THE WIRE IGNITED THE GASTANK

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