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April 7, 1995 CO · Metal/Non-Metal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech IGNITION OR EXPLOSION OF GAS OR DUST
Calco Inc · Contact with hot objects or substances

EMPLOYEE WAS SHRINKING 5" SHAFT FOR BEARING INSTALLATION WITH LP GAS. THIS PROCEDURE WAS IN PROCESS APPROX 10 MINUTES WHENTHE GAS IGNITED BY AN UNKNOWN SOURCE INFLICTING 1ST & 2ND DEGREE BURN ON EMPLOYEES HANDS & FACE.

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