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May 9, 2005 OR · Metal/Non-Metal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech ELECTRICAL
Britt Sand & Gravel · Flash burns (electric)

The El-Jay Screen had stopped. Employee radioed the front office to have the Mgr. call Licensed Electrician. Employee checked fuses in box. He then took a wire and touched across and made contact with another wire and caused a flash fire resulting in injury to his left hand.

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