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739,488
Of which fatal
3,112
Years on record
1983–2026
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November 19, 1984 SC · Metal/Non-Metal welder (shop) FIRE
Scat Inc · Contact with hot objects or substances

CUTTING METAL WITH OXY-ACETY TORCH AND PIECE OF HOT SLAG FELL BACK ON HOSE.HOT SLAG BURNED HOLE IN HOSE WHICH CAUSED FIRE TO ERUPT WHICH BURNED EMPL LEFT HAND -THUMB AND INDEX FINGER.

May 31, 1983 SC · Metal/Non-Metal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech FIRE
Scat Inc · Contact with hot objects or substances

CONNECTION WHERE FLEXIBLE ACETYLENE SUPPLY LINE JOINS TORCH BEGAN LEAKING FLAME FROM TORCH OR A SPARK IGNITED THIS GAS BURNING THE EMPLOYEE ON THE LOWER LEFT ARM

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