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September 29, 2006 OK · Coal FIRE
Ollar-Decker LLC · Accident type, without injuries

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

April 8, 2004 OK · Coal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)
Ollar-Decker LLC · Struck by... (Not Elsewhere Classified)

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

September 19, 2003 OK · Coal OTHER
Ollar-Decker LLC · Absorption of radiations, caustics, toxic and noxious substances

INSECT BITE TO THE INJURED'S HAND CAUSED A SECONDARY INFECTION REQUIRING A PRESCRIPTION.

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