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September 1, 2004 OH · Metal/Non-Metal bulldozer operator, universal operator, heavy equipment operator, operating engineer ELECTRICAL
Mecco Inc · Flash burns (electric)

Injured worker was preparing to open our Hazmag crusher to do clean up and adjustments. He was at the switch box to start a small electric pump motor which runs the hydraulics used to open a crusher. He pushed the ON button (or threw the disconnect lever), and an electric arc blew open the box door, causing flash burns to arm of injured worker.

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