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July 18, 1997 KY · Metal/Non-Metal outside foreman, leadman ELECTRICAL
Ken-Mor Stone Inc · Flash burns (electric)

GENERATOR WAS NOT MAKING VOLTAGE AND EMPLOYEE WAS CHECKING THE BREAKER WITH A VOLT METER WHEN THE BREAKER FLASHED FIRE BURNING EMPLOYEE'S RIGHT HAND AND FOREARM.

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