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August 5, 1983 PA · Coal laborer, blacksmith, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, pick-up man, pitman MACHINERY
Champion Processing Inc · Contact with hot objects or substances

EMP WAS CHECKING OIL LEVEL IN THE EAST REFUSE SCREEN MECHANISM THE AIR VENT HAD BECOME PLUGGED AND WHEN THE EMP OPENED THE VALVE HOT OIL SHOT OUT AND BURNED HIS FACE HE DID NOT SEE A PHYSICIAN

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