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March 3, 1989 NY · Metal/Non-Metal welder (shop) POWERED HAULAGE
Niagara Stone Corp · Inhalation of radiations, caustics, toxic and noxious substances

CLAIMANT STATES THAT HE WAS GRINDING A PATCH FOR WELDING PREPARATION ON A FUEL TANK 134 GAL CAP REMOVED FROM A CAT DOZER USING A PORTABLE GRINDING TOOL HE WAS WORKING INSIDE OF MAINTENANCE BLD G & EXHAUST FROM TRUCK PARKED OUTSIDE OF BLDG WAS BEING USED TO PURGE FUEL OIL FUMES IN TANK & BECAME OVERCOME BY THE EXHAUST GASES AS THEY EXITED OUT OF 10INX10IN HOLEON TOP OF TANK POISONED

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