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January 2, 2003 VA · Coal laborer, blacksmith, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, pick-up man, pitman HANDLING OF MATERIALS

Pinnacle Resources Llc · Absorption of radiations, caustics, toxic and noxious substances

WHILE FUELING UP DOZER, TAKING FUEL NOZZLE OFF WHEN FUELING WAS COMPLETE, FUEL SHUT OFF BUT THEVALVE ON DOZER DID NOT CUT OFF. THIS CAUSED FUELTO COME OUT OF THE DOZER TANK FUEL UP RECEPTICAL WITH FORCE HITTING EE IN THE FACE.

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