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January 11, 1995 AZ · Metal/Non-Metal weighman, scale person IGNITION OR EXPLOSION OF GAS OR DUST
Cyprus Miami Mining Corp · Fall to the walkway or working surface

EMPLOYEE WAS AT THE SOUTH END OF THE TANK HOUSE WALKING TOWARD THE FOREMEN'S OFFICE WHEN THE EXPLOSION OCCURRED. HE WAS THROWN BACK ABOUT 10 FEET. REPORTABLE INCIDENT AS OF 2-9-95.

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