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September 23, 2016 FL · Metal/Non-Metal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech ELECTRICAL
Edgar Minerals, Inc. · Inhalation of radiations, caustics, toxic and noxious substances

There was an electrical fire at the variable frequency driver in the MCC room at the #2 Wet plant. While extinguishing the fire, ee inhaled the smoke and the extinguishing agent.

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