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June 27, 2007 TX · Metal/Non-Metal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech IGNITION OR EXPLOSION OF GAS OR DUST
Seven Points Sand & Gravel Inc · Contact with hot objects or substances

After putting gas in an air compressor on the grease truck, he accidentally hit cylinoid on starter, creating a spark and igniting some of the gas spilled. This inflicted 1st, 2nd and 3rd degree burns on his left hand, wrist and extending 6" to 8" up his forearm.

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