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November 29, 1989 OR · Metal/Non-Metal outside foreman, leadman IGNITION OR EXPLOSION OF GAS OR DUST
Deschutes Ready-Mix Sand & Gravel Company · Fall to the walkway or working surface

WAS USING PROPANE WEED BURNER TO MELT ICE IN WATER TANK, FLAME WENT OUT LITE BURNER AND THE PROPANE THAT HAD BUILT UP WHILE BURNER WAS OUT EXPLODED AND THREW EMPLOYEE ABOUT 20 FEET, INTO THE A IR. INJURING ARM, FACE, BURNS, CUTS TORN MUSCLES.

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