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May 30, 2025 UT · Coal belt foreman, maintenance foreman, maintenance supervisor ELECTRICAL
Fossil Rock Resources, LLC. · Contact with electrical current

Tasked with pre-use inspection of a high voltage switch gear. Injured noticed dust on the receptacle and went to wipe with a rag. A capacitive discharge entered EE's hand and body. This resulted in a small burn to EE's left and where the discharge exited and muscle soreness in forearms, shoulder, back.

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