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March 28, 1997 IN · Coal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech FIRE
Beech Coal Company · Contact with hot objects or substances

MECHANIC HAD FINISHED WASHING PARTS IN SOLVENT TUB. HE CLEANED UP TO PREPARE FOR WELDING TASK. UPON LIGHTING THE WELDING TORCH WITH THE STRIKER, THE SLEEVE OF HIS RIGHT ARM IGNITED AND FLAMES BURNED THE FRONT AND BACK OF HIS RIGHT HAND AND FINGERS. THE FLAME WAS SMOTHERED IN OIL DRY WITH THE HELP OF CALVIN BEDWELL.

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