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June 20, 1989 AR · Metal/Non-Metal prep plant foreman, supervisor, mill plant supervisor, kiln supervisor ELECTRICAL
Mid-State Construction & Materials Inc · Contact with electrical current

EMPL WAS TRYING TO SWITCH WIRES IN BOX TO CHANGE DIRECTION OF MOTOR. HE HAD THROWN BREAKER BUT NOT MAIN POWER. HE GRABBED HOLD OF HOT SIDE OF BREAKER & NOT DEENERGIZED SIDE OD STARTED.

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