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December 17, 1992 LA · Metal/Non-Metal barge/boat/dredge/towbarge/towboat/leach operator, riverman, deck hand IGNITION OR EXPLOSION OF GAS OR DUST
Acme Gravel Company Inc · Contact with hot objects or substances

CUMMINS DIESEL ENGINE ON DREDGE WOULD NOT START SO EE SPRAYED EITHER INTO AIR FILTER EE STOOD NEXT TO AIR FILTER AS HE CRANKED ENGINE MOTOR BACKFIRED AND FLAME ERUPTED FROM AIR FILTER. Y

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