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May 30, 1984 TX · Metal/Non-Metal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech ELECTRICAL
General Portland Inc · Flash burns (electric)

EMPLOYEE WAS LOCKING OUT PUMP AND COMPRESSORS. AS HE WAS TURNING AROUND TO LOCK OUT C-150\S HIS RIGHT SHOULDER BUMPED THE MAIN POWER SUPPLY CABINET ALL THREE DOORS BLEW OPEN ON THE MAIN CABINE T, HE WENT TO REPORT INCIDENT AND NOTICED A FLASH BURN TO HIS RIGHT ELBOW. DR DIAGNOSIS: ACUTE SOFT TISSUE CONTUSION - RIGHT SHOULDER WITH SECONDARY BURN, FIRST AND SECOND DEGREE RIGHT POSTER

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