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June 16, 1983 WA · Metal/Non-Metal haul/off road/coal/ore/pit/quarry/rock/rubber tire truck driver, transportation truck driver IGNITION OR EXPLOSION OF GAS OR DUST
Northwest Paving & Rock Products · Contact with hot objects or substances

EMPLOYEE WAS CHECKING FUEL IN DIESEL TANK OF DUMP TRUCK HE WAS DRIVING WITH A LIGHTER AND THE FUMES SUBSEQUENTLY EXPLODED.

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