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January 30, 1997 WV · Coal laborer, bull gang, faceman, parts runner, roustabout, roof trimmer/scaler MACHINERY

Blue Swan Energy Imcorporated · Contact with hot objects or substances

CURRING A STRAP LINK OFFICE OF CONVEYOR CHAIN ON MINER ACETYLENE TANK WAS LEAKING AND A SPRARK FROM THE METAL IGNITED THE ACETYLENE TANK OR GAGE. ROBERTS FACE WAS BURNED BUT HE SAID HE WAS OK . HE FINISHED HIS SHIFT. IB ROGHT HIM OUT AT END OF SHIFT AND HE DROVE HOME.

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