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June 17, 2014 WI · Metal/Non-Metal laborer, blacksmith, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, pick-up man, pitman ELECTRICAL
A F Gelhar Co Inc · Contact with electrical current

Electrical shock - working on 60 HP motor which was locked & tagged out per safety regulations. Saw a flash which may have been caused by lightning - felt shock - he was sent to E.R. - admitted for observation overnight - released early AM - returned to work with no restrictions.

June 17, 2014 WI · Metal/Non-Metal electrician, lineman ELECTRICAL
A F Gelhar Co Inc · Contact with electrical current

Electrical shock - working on 60 HP motor which was locked & tagged out per safety regulations. Saw a flash which may have been caused by lightning - felt shock - he was sent to E.R. - evaluated & released - returned to work with no restrictions.

June 17, 2014 WI · Metal/Non-Metal laborer, blacksmith, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, pick-up man, pitman ELECTRICAL
A F Gelhar Co Inc · Contact with electrical current

Electrical shock - working on 60 HP motor which was locked & tagged out per safety regulations. Saw a flash which may have been caused by lightning - felt minor shock - he was sent to E.R. - evaluated & released - returned to work with no restrictions.

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