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December 10, 1999 PA · Coal bulldozer operator, universal operator, heavy equipment operator, operating engineer MACHINERY
Maple Coal Company · Flash burns (welding)

EE WAS HOLDING A 2 PIECES OF METAL TOGETHER SO THE WELDER COULD WELD THEM. HE DID NOT TURN HIS HEAD IN TIME WHEN THE WELDING STARTING AND FLASH BURN BIG EYES.

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