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September 12, 1987 PA · Coal prep plant foreman, supervisor, mill plant supervisor, kiln supervisor ELECTRICAL
Specialty Materials Processing Inc · Contact with hot objects or substances

EE HAD FIXED A 6URNT LEAD ON A MOTOR & WAS STANDING BY A SWITCH BOX WAITING FOR ANOTHER EE TO RETURN WITH FUSES. WHEN THE MAIN 60A 480V DISC SW EXPLODED CAUSING THE F IRE FROM THE EXPLOS ION TO HIT THE 3EE.

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