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October 5, 1990 KY · Coal bull gang foreman, labor foreman, leadman, section foreman, shift boss IGNITION OR EXPLOSION OF GAS OR DUST
Redbud Coals Inc · Contact with hot objects or substances

VICTIM USED TORCH FOR CUTTING THROUGH CHANNEL IRON.AT SAME TIME CUTTING HYDRAULIC LINE ON OTHER SIDE OF METAL CAUSING IGNITION OF OIL AND FLASH FLAME OCCURENCE.

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