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September 27, 1983 WV · Coal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech FIRE
Enoxy Coal Inc · Contact with hot objects or substances

HE WAS WELDING ON METAL PIPE ABOVE HIS HEAD PIECE OF HOT METAL FELL ON HIS BACK CATCHING SHIRT ON FIRE CAUSING BURN ON LEFT SHOULDER BLADE ABOUT 2IN INSIZE

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