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August 12, 2008 PA · Metal/Non-Metal laborer, blacksmith, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, pick-up man, pitman ELECTRICAL

Middleport Materials, Inc. · Contact with electrical current

Operator was attempting to push the Breaker Switch into the "ON" position after a bad electrical storm, when the breaker blew up and burnt his right hand.

April 18, 2005 PA · Metal/Non-Metal superintendent ELECTRICAL

M & M Stone Co. · Flash burns (electric)

Employee was checking the continuity on the 1-B conveyer switch and for an undetermined reason caused a flash back which caused burns to both hands and face, the employee did not get an electrical shaock.

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