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June 25, 2007 GA · Metal/Non-Metal warehouseman, bagger, palletizer/stacker, store keeper, packager, fabricator, cleaning plant operator HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)
Atlanta Sand and Supply Co Inc · Contact with hot objects or substances

Miner allowed a sand line to become clogged. In the course of unblocking it the water close to the pump became heated and when the blockage broke loose the hot water shot out on him.

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