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August 21, 1992 WV · Coal warehouseman, bagger, palletizer/stacker, store keeper, packager, fabricator, cleaning plant operator IGNITION OR EXPLOSION OF GAS OR DUST
Voyager Coal Company · Struck by concussion

34339NG TORCH LEAKED GASES INTO TOOL BOX. WHEN TORCH WAS LIT,GASES IN TOOL BOX EXPLODED CAUSING A LOUD BOOM.

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