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July 10, 2015 OH · Metal/Non-Metal laborer, blacksmith, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, pick-up man, pitman ELECTRICAL
Friendsville Sand LP · Contact with electrical current

While checking for reason for conveyor stoppage he grabbed wire that was still energized in area where cover had been rubbed off by contact with conveyor belt resulting in burns to his hand where the wire was contacted

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