A nearby worker rushed in to smother the clothes and extinguish the flames
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The contractor was using a grinder to cut up an empty 1000 litre plastic container when an ignition occurred that knocked him back about 4m and ignited his clothes.
A nearby worker rushed in to smother the clothes and extinguish the flames.
The contractor suffered serious burns to his arm and side.
The worker rendering assistance suffered minor burns in the incident.
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