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July 7, 1992 KY · Metal/Non-Metal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech ELECTRICAL
Commonwealth Stone Inc · Contact with electrical current

EMPLOYEE WAS BEGINNING TO TIGHTEN UP SCREW BEHIND THE FUSES ON FUSE BOX FOR THE FEEDER MOTOR,AND FAILED TO CUT THE IN-COMING CURRENT OFF AT THE MAIN STARTER BOX.WHEN PLACED SCREWDRIVER AGAINST THE BACK OF THE FUSE HE RECEIVED A SEVERE ELECTRICAL SURGE FROM THE 440 BOLT FUSE BOX.THIS WENT IN THROUGH HIS RIGHT HAND THROUGH HIS CHEST AREA AND OUT THROUGH HIS LEFT HAND,CAUSING SEVERE

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