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July 22, 1987 CA · Metal/Non-Metal electrician, lineman ELECTRICAL
Mt Gaines Resources Inc · Contact with electrical current

INDEPENDENT ELE7TRICAL CONTRACTOR DID NOT FOLLOW ESTABLISHED LOCK-OUT PROCEDURES.THE CONTRACTOR MADE CONTACT WITH A HOT LEAD WHILE WIRING A J-BOX RESULTING IN AN ELECTRICAL SHOCK AND BURNS ON TWO FINGERS OF3THE RIGHT HAND.

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