One man was sorting thru a scrap metal pile and unknowingly punctured a hole in an aerosol can containing highly flammable ingredients. The other man lit the torch which ignited the fumes which caused the explosion.
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April 6, 2010
AR · Metal/Non-Metal
bulldozer operator, universal operator, heavy equipment operator, operating engineer
IGNITION OR EXPLOSION OF GAS OR DUST
Danny Hall · Contact with hot objects or substances
April 6, 2010
AR · Metal/Non-Metal
bulldozer operator, universal operator, heavy equipment operator, operating engineer
IGNITION OR EXPLOSION OF GAS OR DUST
Danny Hall · Contact with hot objects or substances
One man was sorting thru a scrap metal pile and unknowingly punctured a hole in an aerosol can containing highly flammable ingredients. The other man lit the torch which ignited the fumes which caused the explosion.
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