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October 17, 2017 OH · Coal laborer, blacksmith, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, pick-up man, pitman FIRE
Ohio American Energy Incorporated · Contact with hot objects or substances

While using a cutting torch to cut off mounting brackets for hydraulic lines on a Hitachi shovel hyd. fluid sprayed out and caught employees clothes on fire.

October 17, 2017 OH · Coal laborer, blacksmith, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, pick-up man, pitman FIRE
Ohio American Energy Incorporated · Contact with hot objects or substances

Employee was attempting to put out a fire that occurred while using torches and the employee received burns to two fingers on left hand.

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