Employee was changing fuse in panel box in E.M.C. trailer. Stated he checked power & made certain it was off. Pulled fuse out, replaced with new fuse. When new fuse made contact, panel box exploded, burning employee's hands and arms. After investigation, it was discovered panel box was not locked out or tagged out.
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October 6, 2005
AL · Metal/Non-Metal
laborer, blacksmith, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, pick-up man, pitman
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Blount Springs Materials Co Inc · Flash burns (electric)
Blount Springs Materials Co Inc · Inhalation of radiations, caustics, toxic and noxious substances
OPERATOR WAS ON D25C CAT HAUL TRUCK WHEN DASH OF HIS TRUCK APPARENTLY SHORTED OUT & CAUSED A FIRE, SMOKE FROM THIS FIRE WAS INHALED BEFORE THE TRUCK COULD BE STOPPED & THE DRIVER COULD GET OUT OF THIS CAB.
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