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May 21, 2022 - · Metal/Non-Metal electrician, lineman ELECTRICAL
Productora De Agregados Inc · Flash burns (electric)

EE was approximately 4 feet in front of the generator transfer panel inside the electrical room, when a "flash" (fire) occurred, causing burns.

May 13, 2010 - · Metal/Non-Metal welder (shop) ELECTRICAL
Cantera Carmelo Inc · Absorption of radiations, caustics, toxic and noxious substances

Employee was repairing a battery of a Loader Caterpillar 980C, he turned his back to look for a grinder when the battery exploded. As a result of the battery explosion the battery acid came in contact with employee's left eye.

January 28, 2005 - · Metal/Non-Metal electrician, lineman ELECTRICAL
Cantera Carmelo Inc · Flash burns (electric)

EE (company electrician) was working on the control box of the secondary cone crusher. While moving some wires he felt an explosion which resulted in a second degree burn on his left hand due to the flash created by the explosion.

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