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1983–2026
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August 5, 1988 MS · Metal/Non-Metal ELECTRICAL
American Sand & Gravel Company · Contact with hot objects or substances

EMPLOYEE WAS STARTING AN ELECTRIC MOTOR WITH A PUSH BUTTON SWITCH. ELECTRIC SHORT ON SWITCH CAUSED A FIRE WHICH BURNED EMPLOYEE ON MIDDLE FINGER OF RIGHT HAND.

July 5, 1988 MS · Metal/Non-Metal barge/boat/dredge/towbarge/towboat/leach operator, riverman, deck hand ELECTRICAL
American Sand & Gravel Company · Flash burns (electric)

EMPLOYEE WAS STARTING A CONVEYOR BELT. ELECTRICAL ARC FROM SWITCH BOX BURNED HIS RIGHT HAND.

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