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December 6, 1993 MT · Metal/Non-Metal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech ELECTRICAL
Seahawk Inc · Absorption of radiations, caustics, toxic and noxious substances

EMPLOYEE WAS HOOKING JUMPER CABLES TO JUMP START TEREX CAT WHEN STARTER TURNED BATTERY BLEW UP BATTERY WAS DESTROYED NOTHING & NO ONE ELSE HURT OR DAMAGED

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