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February 22, 1988 TN · Metal/Non-Metal superintendent ELECTRICAL
D & P Materials Inc · Flash burns (electric)

EMPLOYEE WAS REENERGIZING A WATCH BOX WHEN AN ARC OCCURRED CAUSING A BRIGHT FLASH OF LIGHT, SIMILAR TO A WELDING ARC.

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