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December 14, 1996 KY · Coal welder (shop) IGNITION OR EXPLOSION OF GAS OR DUST
Mesa Coals Inc · Contact with hot objects or substances

EMPLOYEE WAS CUTTING METAL WITH TORCH, ACETYLENE HOSE WAS LEAKING CAUSING IGNITION. ACETYLENE LEAKED INTO EMPLOYEE'S GLOVE AND SPARK HIT CAUSING IGNITION AND BURN TO HAND.

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