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October 23, 1987 MI · Metal/Non-Metal prep plant foreman, supervisor, mill plant supervisor, kiln supervisor ELECTRICAL
Brade Ready Mix Concrete Inc · Flash burns (electric)

WORKER TRIED TO3REMOVE A FUSE FROM A FUSE BLOCK WITH POWER ON, AS THIS WAS A 440 VOLT SYSTEM. THIS CAUSED A FLASH WHICH INFLICKED 2ND DEGREE BURNS ON THE BACK OF HIS HAND (RIGHT).

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