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January 13, 1992 KY · Metal/Non-Metal barge/boat/dredge/towbarge/towboat/leach operator, riverman, deck hand FIRE
Delta Materials Inc · Contact with hot objects or substances

CLEANED GREASY HANDS OFF WITH STARTING FLUID,WIPED DRY AND LATER LIT A CIGARETTE AND CAUGHT SLEEVE ON FIRE AND CAUSED SECOND DEGREE BURNS TO RIGHT HAND.

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