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March 25, 2005 VA · Coal electrician, lineman MACHINERY
Apple Jacks Coal Company, Inc. · Contact with hot objects or substances

Ee was atempting to remove dust from inside of an electric motor, by using oregen to blow it out. The dust and oxegon mixture ignited, burning his right arm from elbow to his wrist.

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