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June 2, 1992 WV · Coal haul/off road/coal/ore/pit/quarry/rock/rubber tire truck driver, transportation truck driver MACHINERY
Clear Creek Land Company Inc · Absorption of radiations, caustics, toxic and noxious substances

65045LIVERY OF ANYHDROUS AMMONIS, COMPRESSOR SLUGGED OFF, DRIVER BLED COMPRESSOR OFF & ALL HOSES. DISCONNECTED HOSES FROM COMPRESSOR. AFTER ABOUT 5 MINUTES, DRIVER WAS WALKING PAST COMPRESSOR 68550AMMONIA SHOT OUT OF IT HITTING DRIVER ON BACK OF PANT LEGS TREATED FOR BURNS ON BACK OF LEGS AT DOCTOR'S IMMED CARE. FULL RECOVERY.

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