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July 9, 1984 WY · Coal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech MACHINERY
Arch Mineral Corp · Absorption of radiations, caustics, toxic and noxious substances

EE WAS TRYING TO FIND A HYDRAULIC OIL LEAK. HE WAS FEELING AROUND WITH HIS HAND. WHEN HE FOUND THE LEAK WHICH WAS UNDER PRESSURE HYDRAULIC OIL WAS FORCED INTO HIS HAND THRU A CUT ON HIS FINGER

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