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December 1, 1995 OR · Metal/Non-Metal outside foreman, leadman ELECTRICAL
Angell Brothers Inc · Flash burns (electric)

WORKER WAS IN SWITCH HOUSE OPERATING CRUSHER WHEN NEMA #1 STARTER COMBO BOX (MAG COIL & FUSE PANEL 480V) HAD SHORTED OUT. A EXPLOSION AND FLASH OCCURRED APPROX. 3' FROM OPERATOR'S FACE RESULTI NG IN FLASH BURNS TO BOTH EYES. PROBABLE CAUSE WAS CARBON ARCING.

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