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December 10, 1996 SC · Metal/Non-Metal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech IGNITION OR EXPLOSION OF GAS OR DUST
Giant Cement Company · Contact with hot objects or substances

EE WAS USING A CUTTING TORCH IN THE WELDING SHOP, WHEN A SPARK SLAG STUCK TO A SPRAY CAN OF PAINT ON THE FLOOR, BURNING A HOLE IN THE SIDE OF THE CAN, CAUSING THE PAINT TO SPRAY OUT ONTO HIM, AND IGNITING FROM THE CUTTING TORCH. THE FLAME BLISTERED HIS FACE.

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