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While operating the hoe, a newly installed hose blew an end & sprayed hot oil over the engine & turbos igniting a fire that quickly got out of control. Fire extinguishers had no effect. 1st fire department called deployed to the wrong place & a 2nd fire dept. had to be called. The fire depts did not fight fire, but made sure it stayed contained. Burned out @ 2:00pm no injuries
While using a floor jack to align a planitary gear on an international 350c and dump truck, the jack moved slightly causing the handle to jerk and strike the injured's forearm causing ahairline fracture
INSECT BITE TO THE INJURED'S HAND CAUSED A SECONDARY INFECTION REQUIRING A PRESCRIPTION.