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1983–2026
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January 2, 1991 CA · Metal/Non-Metal outside foreman, leadman ELECTRICAL
Sorrento Ready Mix Inc · Flash burns (electric)

EMPLOYEE WAS REPLACING ELECTRICAL BOX FUSES, WHICH ARKED ACROSS STARTER TERMINAL WHEN THE SWITCH WAS THROWN, RESULTING IN FLASH BURN IN BOTH EYES.

March 17, 1986 CA · Metal/Non-Metal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech ELECTRICAL
H G Fenton Material Company · Flash burns (electric)

AN ELECTRICAL M2TOR WAS APPARENTLY SINGLE PHASING.IN AN ATTEMPT TO CHECK FUSES.THE CIRCUIT WAS CROSS PHASED CAUSING A DIRECT SHORT CREATING AN EXPLOSION.

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