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1983–2026
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June 6, 2005 AR · Metal/Non-Metal assayer, geologist, metallurgist, engineer, engineer management ELECTRICAL
RazorRock Materials · Flash burns (electric)

EMPLOYEE WENT TO REWIRE ELECRIC BOX. HAD METER TO CHECK VOLTAGE. HAD ALLEN WRENCH IN HIS HAND. EMPOLYEE DROPPED METER AND ALLEN WRENCH HIT HOT WIRE CAUSING BOX TO BLOW UP. (POWER WAS OFF)

February 20, 1993 AR · Metal/Non-Metal prep plant foreman, supervisor, mill plant supervisor, kiln supervisor ELECTRICAL
RazorRock Materials · Fall to the walkway or working surface

WHILE REPAIRING ELECTRICAL WIRES ON AN ELECTRICAL STARTER, THE EMPLOYEE SUSTAINED AN ELECTRICAL SHOCK, CAUSING HIM TO FALL STRIKING A WOODEN PALLET WITH HIS RIGHT ELBOW.

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