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April 1, 1988 FL · Metal/Non-Metal mine manager, mine foreman, mine owner ELECTRICAL
W R Grace & Company · Contact with electrical current

AN OUTSIDE CONTRACTOR DUMP TRUCK BACKED INTO A POWER LINE. EMPLOYEE WNET TO HELP DRIVER THAT WAS LAYING UNDER THE TRUCK WHEN OUR EMPLOYEE BENT OVER THE DRIVER TO CHECK HIS PULSE, EMPLOYEE GOT AN ELECTRICAL SHOCK FROM THE RUNNING BOARD OF SIDE DUMP TRUCK.

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