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July 19, 1985 IL · Metal/Non-Metal prep plant foreman, supervisor, mill plant supervisor, kiln supervisor ELECTRICAL
Avery Gravel Company Inc · Flash burns (electric)

I.NAME & I.NAME WERE DISCONNECTING SWITCH BOX WHEN FLASH OCCURRED POWER WAS TURNER OFF ON 3 ADJOINING SWITCH BOXES THE ONE THEY WERE WORKING ON MISTAKENLY WAS NOT TURNED OFF BURNS TO HANDS ARM & FACE RESULTED

July 19, 1985 IL · Metal/Non-Metal outside foreman, leadman ELECTRICAL
Avery Gravel Company Inc · Flash burns (electric)

I.NAME & I.NAME WERE DISCONNECTING SWITCH BOX WHEN FLASH OCCURRED POWER WAS TURNED OFF ON 3 ADJOINING SWITCH BOXES THE ONE THEY WERE WORKING ON MISTAKENLY WAS NOT TURNED OFF BURNS TO HANDS ARM & FACE RESULTED

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