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December 26, 2000 PA · Coal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech MACHINERY
Dunamis Resources Inc · Contact with hot objects or substances

WORKING ON A 4" WATER PUMP. ICE WAS AROUND SUCTION LINE WHICH CAUSED IT TO AIR LOCK AND OVERHEAT. PUSHED FLAP IN ON PUMP AND STEAM CAME OUT AND BURNED LEFT FOREARM CLOSE TO WRIST AREA AND LEFT LEG.

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