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July 7, 2020 TX · Metal/Non-Metal bulldozer operator, universal operator, heavy equipment operator, operating engineer EXPLODING VESSELS UNDER PRESSURE

Big 4 Inc · Contact with hot objects or substances

Radiator cap blew off of screening unit

November 7, 2013 TX · Metal/Non-Metal FIRE

Big 4 Inc · Accident type, without injuries

The 95 ZIV loader was going up a hill with a load of sand. The operator heard a loud noise from beneath the motor. He started backing down the hill and the loader burst into flames.

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