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October 10, 2005 AL · Metal/Non-Metal haul/off road/coal/ore/pit/quarry/rock/rubber tire truck driver, transportation truck driver ELECTRICAL
Wade Sand & Gravel Co., Inc · Contact with electrical current

EE alleges that he was shocked while leaning against electrical box. Witness saw employee fall but cause of fall is still under investigation.

June 18, 2002 AL · Metal/Non-Metal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech ELECTRICAL
Superior Products Inc · Contact with electrical current

EE WAS REPAIRING A LIEBHERR 974 AND WAS EVIDENTLY STRUCK BY LIGHTNING. EE WAS HOLDING A METAL HYDRAULIC HOSE WHEN HE HEARD A LOUD BANG AND WAS KNOCKED TO THE GROUND. EE HAS NO KNOWN INJURIES, BUT IS BEING HELD AT THE HOSPITAL FOR OBSERVATION.

November 16, 2001 AL · Metal/Non-Metal warehouseman, bagger, palletizer/stacker, store keeper, packager, fabricator, cleaning plant operator ELECTRICAL
Wade Sand & Gravel Co., Inc · Flash burns (electric)

EMPLOYEE WAS TIGHTENING A BATTERY CABLE ON A LOADER WHEN HIS RING FINGER ARCHED CAUSING HIS FINGER TO GET BURNED.

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