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May 28, 2019 PA · Coal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech POISONING (TOXIC MATERIALS)
ArcelorMittal USA Pristine Resources Inc. · Inhalation of radiations, caustics, toxic and noxious substances

Smoke bomb was set off in a D11 dozer cab. The mechanic was told to re-install a cab filter, EE attempted to do so and got smoke in EE's lungs and couldn't breathe. EE was taken to the hospital and was given an IV and breathing treatment.

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