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March 25, 1993 NC · Metal/Non-Metal welder (shop) FIRE
Grove Stone Company · Contact with hot objects or substances

EE WAS TRIMMING ON THE GEAR BOX OF A JUNKED OUT 25B CRANE WITH A CUTTING TORCH APPARENTLY SOME OK IN THE GEAR BOX VAPORIZED EXPLODED & CAUSED A FLASH BURN EVIDENCE SHOWS HE CUT DIRECTLY INTO G EAR BOX BECAUSE THE TORCH HEAD MELTED OFF

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