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November 19, 1986 OK · Metal/Non-Metal welder (shop) ELECTRICAL
General Materials Inc · Flash burns (electric)

EMPLOYEE WAS CH9CKING CONTINUITY ON FUSES IN ELECTRICAL DISCONNECT SWITCH WHEN THE VOLT OHM METER HE WAS USING BLEW UP THE TEST LEADS CAUSED MINOR CUT TO THE FACE AND ELECT. CAUSED MINOR BURN S TO THE HANDS 5ND WRIST THE SWITCH HAD BEEN OPENED PRIOR TO TESTING BUT THE MINI RUPTORS DID NOT RELEASE

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