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May 3, 2012 OR · Metal/Non-Metal laborer, blacksmith, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, pick-up man, pitman ELECTRICAL
Tidewater Contractors, Inc. · Flash burns (electric)

Worker was cleaning leads to starter for crusher and failed to lock out. Company has a Lockout-Tagout policy. Electrical arc caused starter to blow up. Worker suffered burns to face and hands.

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