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October 3, 1990 LA · Metal/Non-Metal laborer, blacksmith, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, pick-up man, pitman FIRE
Custom Aggregates & Grinding Inc · Contact with hot objects or substances

INJURED EMPLOYEE WAS PUMPING GAS IN TO PORTABLE GAS CAN IN GROUND GAS PUMP END LOADER PASSED PUMP TO PICK UP SAND APPROX 30FT FROM GAS PUMP AFTER PICKING UP SAND LOADER OPERAT OR BACKED UP TUR NING TO RT LEFT REAR WHEEL BACK OVER PROTECTION POLE AROUND GAS PUMP & INTO PUMP GAS WAS SPILLED FROM CONTAINER & IGNIT ED CAUSING FLAMES WHICH IN T URN IGNITED EMPLOYEES LEFT PANT LEG ON FIR

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