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April 17, 2001 NM · Metal/Non-Metal laborer, blacksmith, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, pick-up man, pitman IGNITION OR EXPLOSION OF GAS OR DUST

Loving Salt Ltd Company · Contact with hot objects or substances

EE LIT PILOT LIGHT TO DRYER BURNER AND HE TURNEDON GAS. THE PILOT WENT OUT AND EMPLOYEE WENT TO TURN OFF BLOWER WITHOUT TURNING GAS OFF. WHEN HE CAME BACK TO LIGHT PILOT, THE FIRE BACKFLASHED BURNING ONE HAND AND SIDE OF FACE.

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