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July 11, 2017 IA · Metal/Non-Metal utility man, shift tech, service/dump truck operator ELECTRICAL
Hahn Ready Mix · Contact with electrical current

A Non-Mine worker assigned to perform remote cleaning of conveyor system counterweights was left unattended by Qualified Miner. Non-Miner identified smoke coming from a damaged electrical line on a floating pontoon from the operating dredge. Non-Miner & 2nd Non-Miner went to investigate. While standing in water, at edge of dredge pond, worker contacted metal pipe.

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