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January 10, 1983 FL · Metal/Non-Metal IGNITION OR EXPLOSION OF GAS OR DUST
Lone Star Florida Inc · Contact with hot objects or substances

INJURED PERSON WAS SPRAY PAINTING A TUB COMPARTMENT OF A DRAGLINE USING AN AAIRLESS PAINT GUN. OTHER EQUIPMENT IN USE INCLUDED A DROPLIGHT AND A VENTILATION BLOWER. INJURED PERSON WAS WEARIN G A SUPPLIED AIR RESPIRATOR. AN EXPLOSION OCCURRED. THE INJURED PERSONS CLOTHING CAUGHT FIRE AND HE RAN FOR HELP. THERE WERE NOT WITNESSES OTHER THAN THE INJURED PERSON.

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