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December 18, 1995 NM · Coal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech FIRE
Lee Ranch Coal Company · Contact with hot objects or substances

EMPLOYEES WERE ASSIGNED TO THAW OUT AIR HOSE ON TRUCK. THEY APPLIED HEAT TO METAL END CONNECTORSWHILE HOSE ATTACHED. DID NOT WORK. PROCEEDED TO POUR AIR BRAKE CONDITIONER IN THE HOSE WHILE INJ URED HELD OTHER END. HOSE 69" LONG X 1/2" DIA.(AEROQUIP). END CAUGHT FIRE, EXPLODED AND BURNED INJURED'S EARS, NECK, LEFT HAND & CHEST. FOUND A CIGARETTE (JUST LIT) AT SCENE (INJURED'S BRAND)

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