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November 23, 2013 MT · Metal/Non-Metal warehouseman, bagger, palletizer/stacker, store keeper, packager, fabricator, cleaning plant operator ELECTRICAL
LHC Incorporated · Flash burns (electric)

Crusher Operator attempted to check the voltage with a volt meter at the electrical panel. After opening the panel door found existing lights not on. Picked up the volt meter to check and an arc flash occurred causing burns to the back of his hands.

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