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273,095
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1,202
Years on record
2000–2026
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December 17, 2018 OR · Metal/Non-Metal front-end loader, scraper-loader operator, pan operator, payloader, scraper rig operator ELECTRICAL
WCP, Inc · Flash burns (electric)

An electrician and a MSHA trained escort were in a crusher MCC, the electrician identified and then tried to remove a bad fuse when an Arc flash occured, the electrician was burned on both hands and a patch on the thigh, the MSHA escort was burned on the right hand.

December 17, 2018 OR · Metal/Non-Metal electrician, lineman ELECTRICAL
WCP, Inc · Flash burns (electric)

Pulled fuse in fused disconnect, arc flash happened. Burns to both hands, and right thigh.

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