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May 2, 1986 CA · Metal/Non-Metal bulldozer operator, universal operator, heavy equipment operator, operating engineer ELECTRICAL
Vinnell Mining & Minerals Corp · Fall to the walkway or working surface

EMP WAS CUTTING3A BURIED ELECTRIC CABLE THAT WAS INADVERTANTLY ENERGIZED CAUSING AN ARC-FLASH. HE WAS STARTLED AND FELL BACKWARD ON THE GROUND. THERE WAS NO INJURY BUT HE WAS SENT TO HOSPITAL TO ASSURE HE WA8 NOT HARMED. PLEASE NOTE THIS IS NOT A REPORTABLE ACCIDENT BUT WAS REPORTED ON 8/27/86 IN ERROR

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