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1983–2026
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August 15, 1990 GA · Metal/Non-Metal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech ELECTRICAL
Delhi Mining Company · Contact with hot objects or substances

INSULATORS ON THE BACK OF SAFETY SWITCH BOX EVIDENTLY HAD CRACKED, AND WHEN HH PUSHED IN A PAIR OF FUSES IT WASN'T LONG BEFORE THE BOX CAUGHT ON FIRE.

April 24, 1987 GA · Metal/Non-Metal warehouseman, bagger, palletizer/stacker, store keeper, packager, fabricator, cleaning plant operator ELECTRICAL
Delhi Mining Company · Absorption of radiations, caustics, toxic and noxious substances

EMPLOYEE WAS CH5RGING THE BATTERY OF A TOW MOTOR. HE ATTEMPTED TO START THE TOW MOTOR W CHARGE CABLES STILL ATTACHED TO BATTERY. APPARENTLY A SPARK OCCURED, CAUSING THE BATTERY TO BLOW UP.

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