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October 28, 1997 KY · Coal welder (shop) MACHINERY

Victory Processing Inc · Flash burns (welding)

EE WAS STANDING BACK AWAY FROM AREA WHERE WELDING OF PIPE WAS ACTIVE. SPARKS FROM WELDING ACTIVITY CAUGHT CUTTING TORCH ON FIRE, EE REACHED OVEFWITH GLOVE TO PUT OUT THE HOSE IGNITED.

July 1, 1997 KY · Coal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech MACHINERY

Victory Processing Inc · Flash burns (welding)

EE INCURRED WELDING FLASH TO EYES.

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