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May 3, 1983 UT · Metal/Non-Metal ledgeman/hand, quarry man FIRE
Redco Silver Inc · Contact with hot objects or substances

ROGER THURSTON WAS WELDING 3 1/2" O.D. DRILL CASING DOWN INSIDE OF 22" I.D. WELL CASING WHEN HE CAUGHT ON FIRE. THIS HAPPENED AFTER HE HAD ALREADY CUT OFF OLD FISHING TOOL AND WELDED ONE SIDE OF SWEDGE.

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