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April 9, 2013 WI · Metal/Non-Metal ledgeman/hand, quarry man ELECTRICAL
Halquist Stone Company Inc · Contact with electrical current

At approximately 1:38pm lightning struck the Volvo 110 Loader, #1443, on the lift arm or forks. It is believed that the lightning jumped from the forks and struck the ground employee on his right side and exited near his right ankle. The ground employee sustained burn injuries to his upper arm, right side of torso, right leg and foot.

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