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December 7, 2004 TN · Metal/Non-Metal laborer, blacksmith, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, pick-up man, pitman IGNITION OR EXPLOSION OF GAS OR DUST
Dunlap Stone Inc · Contact with hot objects or substances

EE LIT HIS LIGHTER TO SEE LEVEL OF FUEL IN MACHINE TANK. FIREBALL ERUPTED, BURNING EE'S FACE.

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