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August 26, 1986 MN · Metal/Non-Metal driller, highwall operator, highwall drill operator ELECTRICAL
River Warren Aggregates Inc · Flash burns (electric)

WHILE RAISING D9ILL RIG BOOM, IPERATOR DID NOT NOTICE WIRES STRUCK WIRES ELECTRACUTION OF RIGHT HAND THUMB AND LEFT HAND INDEX FINGER.

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