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May 10, 1983 AZ · Metal/Non-Metal electrician, lineman ELECTRICAL
Phelps Dodge Corp · Flash burns (electric)

EMPLOYEE RECEIVED BURNS TO BODY WHEN THE 440 VOLT CIRCUIT HE WAS WORKING ON SHORT CIRCUITED TO GROUND.

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