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May 20, 1992 NE · Metal/Non-Metal barge/boat/dredge/towbarge/towboat/leach operator, riverman, deck hand ELECTRICAL
Consolidated Sand & Gravel · Contact with electrical current

EMPLOYEE WAS TALKING TO DREDGE OPERATOR ON 2-WAY RADIO ADVISING HIM TO SHUT DOWN OPERATIONS BECAUSE A THUNDERSTORM WAS ADVANCING FROM THE DISTANCE. LIGHTNING STRUCK SOMEWHERE OFF MIEN PROPERT Y AND APPARENTLY FOLLOWED POWER LINE TO MINE PLANTSITE. EMPLOYEE WAS KNOCKED DOWN BY THE LIGHTNING.

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