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Years on record: 1983–2026
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January 25, 1988 KY · Metal/Non-Metal prep plant foreman, supervisor, mill plant supervisor, kiln supervisor ELECTRICAL

Boone County Sand & Gravel Company Inc · Flash burns (electric)

PLANT SUPERVISO9 DID NOT LOCK OUT AND DEENERGIZE CIRCUIT FEEDING CUTLER HAMMER MOTOR CONTROL BOX PRIOR TO OPENING THE COVER.HE WAS HOLDING A STEEL GUARDED EXTENSION LIGHT IN RIGHT HAND.HE MADE CONTACT WITH O3E PHASE OF 440 VOLT CIRCUIT IN THE BOX.THIS RESULTED IN 2ND DEGREE BURNS TO FACE AND HANDS.

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