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273,193
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Years on record
2000–2026
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March 9, 2005 IL · Metal/Non-Metal bulldozer operator, universal operator, heavy equipment operator, operating engineer ELECTRICAL
Prairie Material Sales, Inc. · Contact with electrical current

Wiring secondary disconnect box without proper lock-out causing electrical burn to hand. Written disciplinary action taken.

March 8, 2003 IL · Metal/Non-Metal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech ELECTRICAL
Prairie Material Sales, Inc. · Flash burns (electric)

ENERGIZED ELECTRICAL WIRE TOUCHED GROUND SURFACECAUSING FLASH AND BURN TO EMPLOYEE'S FACE AND HANDS.

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