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September 23, 1994 PA · Coal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech MACHINERY
Custom Coals-Dilltown · Absorption of radiations, caustics, toxic and noxious substances

EE WAS USING A BURNDING TORCH TO REMOVE A REFUSE BOX FROM THE DIESTER TABLE WHEN A PIECE OF FOREIGN MATERIAL GOT UNDER HIS HOOD AND GLASSES AND WENT INTO HIS LEFT EYE.

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