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January 26, 2026 CO · Metal/Non-Metal mine manager, mine foreman, mine owner ELECTRICAL
BURNCO Colorado LLC · Flash burns (electric)

Plant Manager was reversing the rotation(polarity) of the sand screw motor at the electrical panel which created an arc flash in the panel

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