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July 6, 1995 AZ · Metal/Non-Metal welder (shop) ELECTRICAL
Granite Construction Company · Contact with electrical current

EE WAS ATTEMPTING TO WELD DAMAGE ON SAND FLUME. EE PLACED HIMSELF IN A POSITION OF STANDING ON MOIST GROUND. EE INSTRUCTED HELPER TO PLACE GROUND CLAMP APPROX 6 FT AWAY. WHEN WELDER STRUCK AN ARC HE WAS SHOCKED ON RT ARM.

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