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1983–2026
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August 2, 1988 GA · Metal/Non-Metal electrician, lineman ELECTRICAL
C-E Georgia Kaolin Company Inc · Contact with electrical current

EMPL WAS CHECKING BREAKER VOLTAGE ON WATER PUMP. PANEL STARTER BLEW UP CAUSING EMPL TO RECEIVE SECOND & THIRD DEGREEN BURNS ON RIGHT HAND & FINGERS.

July 25, 1984 GA · Metal/Non-Metal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech ELECTRICAL
C-E Georgia Kaolin Company Inc · Flash burns (electric)

EMPLOYEE WAS ATTEMPTING TO RESET SWITCH INSIDE PANEL ON #12 FILTER FILTRATE PUMP #2. THE ELECTRIC MOTOR SHORTED OUT AND PANEL BLEW UP IN EMPLOYUEES FACE CAUSING FLASH BURNS TO BOTH EYES

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