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June 29, 2025 GA · Metal/Non-Metal miner, prospector, nec MACHINERY
Granite City Quarries, LLC · Contact with hot objects or substances

Miner was using a burner to burn granite. The miner lost control of the burner resulting in the flame blowing back towards them. Miner had burns on one leg from the knee to the waist.

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