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April 10, 1998 AL · Metal/Non-Metal laborer, blacksmith, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, pick-up man, pitman IGNITION OR EXPLOSION OF GAS OR DUST
F-L Sand & Gravel Llc · Contact with hot objects or substances

EMPLOYEE WAS HELPING A BURNER CUT A METAL PLATE FOR A GUSSETT, DUE TO THE BURNING OF METAL BY A TORCH A SPARK CAUSED A FIRE IN A NEARBY TRASH BARREL. AN AEROSOL PAINT CAN CAUGHT ON FIRE AND E XPLODED CAUSING FACIAL BURNS TO EMPLOYEE. 2ND DEGREE BURN.

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