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March 17, 2004 MO · Metal/Non-Metal bulldozer operator, universal operator, heavy equipment operator, operating engineer IGNITION OR EXPLOSION OF GAS OR DUST
Hunt Midwest Mining Green Quarries Inc · Contact with hot objects or substances

CUTTING BOLTS OFF PLATES TO ADJUST TRACKS ON DOZER. A SPARK LANDED ON HIS SHIRT SLEEVE AND WAS IGNITED BY A LEAK IN THE OXYGEN HOSE AT TORCH HANDLE.

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