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Years on record
1983–2026
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July 31, 1990 CA · Metal/Non-Metal prep plant foreman, supervisor, mill plant supervisor, kiln supervisor ELECTRICAL
Tarmac California Inc · Contact with electrical current

WAS MAKING ADJUSTMENT ON A SMALL GENERATOR AND THE SCREWDRIVER AND THE SCREWDRIVER SLIPPED AND SHORTED A WIRE CAUSING MINOR INJURY TO HIS INDEX FINGER.

January 15, 1988 CA · Metal/Non-Metal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech ELECTRICAL
Tarmac California Inc · Contact with electrical current

AS EMPLOYEE WAS CHECKING INCOMING VOLTAGE ON STARTER SCREEN, IT SHORTED OUT CAUSING AN ELECTRICAL FLASH BACK, BURNING EMPLOYEES FACE AND HANDS.

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