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June 9, 2004 FL · Metal/Non-Metal prep plant foreman, supervisor, mill plant supervisor, kiln supervisor ELECTRICAL
Continental Florida Materials Inc · Flash burns (electric)

The sand pump shut down during operation. EE began troubleshooting with sand pump breaker in the MCC. Following all procedures, ee mistakingly used an ohm meter. This caused the fuse in the ohm meter to blow causing an arc flash burning employee's hand and forearm.

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