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Ddasaccident034, Hd-Aid
Ddasaccident034, Hd-Aid
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The victim lived 400 metres from the working area. While walking home from work he found an MVZ57 fuse [believed to be an MV-5 fuse]. He took it home for safekeeping. Before work the next morning he was examining it on a concrete table outside his home when he accidentally dropped it 20cm onto the table and it detonated. He contacted the platoon medic by radio and asked for assistance.
Ddasaccident035, Hd-Aid
Ddasaccident035, Hd-Aid
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On October 10th at 05:30 the victim initiated the mine in his tent within the camping area, seriously injuring his right arm, left leg and "breast". Nobody else was injured. First aid was given by the medical co-ordinator and two paramedics.
Ddasaccident184, Hd-Aid
Ddasaccident184, Hd-Aid
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The victim stated that he was aware that he had breached SOPs by carrying the fuse out of the mined area after the whistle sounded for the start of the rest period. He did not know why it exploded.