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October 8, 1984 AR · Metal/Non-Metal laborer, blacksmith, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, pick-up man, pitman ELECTRICAL
Freshour Construction Company Inc · Contact with electrical current

EMPLOYEE WAS CLEANING OUT UNDER CRUSHER, USING S A SHOVEL STANDING IN WATER WHEN HE RECEIVED AN ELECTRICAL SHOCK. THIS SHOCK WAS CAUSED BY A SHORT IN AN ELECTRIC MOTOR ON A CONVEYOR BELT. THE SHOCK CAME FROM THE FRAME WHICH WAS IN THE WATER WHERE THE EMPLOYEE WAS STANDING

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