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September 29, 1993 PA · Coal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech IGNITION OR EXPLOSION OF GAS OR DUST
R S Carlin Inc · Struck by flying object

EMPLOYEE WAS HELPING TO REMOVE A PIN ON A BRAKE BAND, AFTER CUTTING PIN, ATTEMPTED TO BLOW DEBRIS AWAY USING ACTELENE TORCH, WHEN THE GAS IGNITED, CAUSING A SMALL EXPLOSION! THUS BLOWING DIRT INTO EMPLOYEE'S FACE. ALSO A LOUD NOISE WAS AUDIBLE.

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