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1983–2026
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September 4, 1991 CA · Metal/Non-Metal haul/off road/coal/ore/pit/quarry/rock/rubber tire truck driver, transportation truck driver ELECTRICAL
Calmat Of Central California · Absorption of radiations, caustics, toxic and noxious substances

EMPLOYEE WAS ATTEMPTING TO JUMP START THE ENGINE OF HIS HAUL TRUCK WITH JUMPER CABLES. HE MOVED THE CABLES AROUND AND THE BATTERY THE CABLES WERE HOOKED UP TO EXPLODED, CAUSING BURNS TO EMPLOY EE'S FACE.

July 22, 1986 CA · Metal/Non-Metal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech ELECTRICAL
Calmat Of Central California · Flash burns (electric)

WORKING ON 15 H1P. ELECTRICAL STARTER, STARTER SHORT CIRCUTED CAUSING 2ND DEGREE BURNS ON LEFT HAND, RIGHT HAND UP TO ELBOW.

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