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June 6, 2002 NV · Metal/Non-Metal laborer, blacksmith, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, pick-up man, pitman IGNITION OR EXPLOSION OF GAS OR DUST

Sexton Family Trust · Contact with hot objects or substances

USING CUTTING TORCH ON AN OLD VEHICLE TO SALVAGEMOTOR AND TRANNY, JOB WAS DONE AND FOR SOME REASON HE WENT TO THE BACK OF THE VEHICLE WITH TORCH AND IGNITED FUMES IN GAS TANK. NOBODY SAW THE A CCIDENT AND HE DOESN'T REMEMBER WHAT HAPPENED.

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