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September 20, 1985 MO · Metal/Non-Metal barge/boat/dredge/towbarge/towboat/leach operator, riverman, deck hand FIRE
Eureka Sand & Gravel Company · Contact with hot objects or substances

A BURN ON HIS RT LEG AS THE RESULT OF HIS PANT LEGS CATCHING ON FIRE HE WAS USING A CUTTING TORCH WITH HIS CUFFS ROLLED UP ON HIS PANTS. A PIECE OF HOT SLAG LANDED IN HIS RT PANTS LEG CUFF & CAUSE HIS PANTS TO IGNITE.

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