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September 23, 1991 NM · Metal/Non-Metal greaser, grease man, oiler, lube man, dragline oiler ELECTRICAL
J W Jones Construction Company · Contact with hot objects or substances

INJURED WORKING WITH WIRING.HE THOUGHT HE HAD TURNED POWER OFF-HE DROPPED THE WIRES,THEY SPARKED AND BURNED THE BOTTOMS OF BOTH FOREARMS AND FLASH BURNS TO THE EYES.

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