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March 12, 2008 WY · Metal/Non-Metal electrician, lineman ELECTRICAL
Mountain Cement Company LLC · Contact with electrical current

Electrician sustained a small electrical shock from a 4160 motor. Power was pulled, but motor holds a small charge unless grounded. Electrician did not ground leads & when he reached in to disconnect, right forearm touched the side of the junction box creating a ground - ee was shocked. He was taken to hospital to have blood work & EKG to make sure heart was ok.

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