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July 16, 2009 NV · Metal/Non-Metal ledgeman/hand, quarry man ELECTRICAL
Southern Nevada Paving Inc · Flash burns (electric)

Employee was repairing a power cable (S/O 480v) that was pulled out of strain relief. He was moving the cable to get slack for the repair. There was cut or worn spot that shorted out causing an arc that caused first and second degree burns on right hand and thumb.

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