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March 24, 1987 WY · Metal/Non-Metal laborer, blacksmith, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, pick-up man, pitman FIRE
Basins Inc · Contact with hot objects or substances

BURNED LOWER LE0T LEG. EMP WAS WARMIN GHIS FEET BY A FIRE AHEN HIS COVERALLS CAUGHT FIRE AND WENT UP THE INSIDE OF PANT LEG. THE COVERALLS HAD DIESEL AND SOLVENT ON THEM FROM CLEANING PARTS

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