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March 26, 1998 IL · Metal/Non-Metal electrician, lineman ELECTRICAL
Frank N Butler Company · Flash burns (electric)

CONDUCTING CONTINUITY AND RESISTANCE OF GROUND SYSTEM. A FALT OCCURRED IN THE ENERGIZED 480 VOLT MAIN DISCONNECT SWITCH FOR OIL HOUSE RESULTING IN PHASE TO GROUND AND PHASE TO PHASE FALT. THE HIGH TEMPERATURE ARC CAUSED BURNS TO FACE AND HANDS AND ELECTRICAL SHOCK.

March 26, 1998 IL · Metal/Non-Metal electrician, lineman ELECTRICAL
Frank N Butler Company · Flash burns (electric)

CONDUCTING CONTINUITY AND RESISTANCE OF GROUND SYSTEM. A FALT OCCURRED IN THE ENERGIZED 480 VOLT MAIN DISCONNECT SWITCH FOR OIL HOUSE RESULTING IN PHASE TO GROUND AND PHASE TO PHASE FALT. THE HIGH TEMPERATURE ARC CAUSED BURNS TO FACE AND HANDS AND ELECTRICAL SHOCK.

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