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October 6, 2005 AL · Metal/Non-Metal laborer, blacksmith, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, pick-up man, pitman ELECTRICAL
Blount Springs Materials Co Inc · Flash burns (electric)

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.

March 26, 2001 AL · Metal/Non-Metal truck driver ELECTRICAL
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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