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May 18, 1995 AZ · Metal/Non-Metal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech ELECTRICAL
Mesa Materials Inc · Flash burns (electric)

AFTER CONE CRUSHER ADJUSTMENT WAS COMPLETED THE MACHINERY WAS PUT INTO A SINGLE PHASE STARTUP. EQUIP WAS THEN TURNED OFF, ELECTRICAL PANEL WAS OPENED ON BACKSIDE WITH DISCONNECT STILL ENERGIZE D. KNIFE EDGE ON DISCONNECT WAS PUSHED IN WITH A SLEDGE HAMMER. THE HAMMER TOUCHED TWO PHASES OF 480 VOLTS TOGETHER RESULTING IN FLAMES TOWARD EE. ELECT. PANEL WAS DESTROYED.

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