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December 18, 1984 TX · Metal/Non-Metal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech ELECTRICAL
Conoco Inc · Flash burns (electric)

ONE OF HOT LEGS INSIDE ELECTRICAL PANEL WAS LOOSE.IN PROCESS OF SECURING WIRE INTO PLACE WITH ELEC GLOVES,THE HOT LEG EMPL HAD IN HAND MADE CONTACT WITH ANOTHER HOT LEG CAUSING AN ARC AND ELEC TRICAL SPARK.

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