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December 16, 1988 PA · Coal warehouseman, bagger, palletizer/stacker, store keeper, packager, fabricator, cleaning plant operator IGNITION OR EXPLOSION OF GAS OR DUST
Continental Energy Associates Lp · Contact with hot objects or substances

WITH THE ENGINE OFF AND AFTER FILLING GAS TANK ON A PORTABLE WATER PUMP WITH GASOLINE AND REPLAICNG THE GAS CAP EMPLOYEE ATTEMPTED TO START PUMP WITH A PULL START GASOLINE DISCHARGE GROM THE VENT CAP AND TRAVELED APPROX. 8INCH ALONG THE GASTANK TO THE MUFFLERWHERE IT WAS INVITED BY A BACKFIRE.

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