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June 19, 2020 MT · Metal/Non-Metal electrician, lineman ELECTRICAL
Stillwater Mining Company · Contact with electrical current

EE received electrical Shock while using a mechanical megger to back feed in a de-energized transformer. After an all clear was given, EE reached into the transformer without voltage gloves to check a lug bolt for a elbow. Site medic referred to ER & then onto several Specialists, on 9/22/20 a diagnoses was confirmed for residual nerve damage in right hand.

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