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August 17, 2017 CA · Metal/Non-Metal mine manager, mine foreman, mine owner FIRE
Coachella Valley Aggregates Inc · Contact with hot objects or substances

Employee was burning wood debris in the main pit area. Employee was too close to the flames, resulting in 1st and 2nd degree burns to face and arms.

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