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February 6, 1997 PR · Metal/Non-Metal warehouseman, bagger, palletizer/stacker, store keeper, packager, fabricator, cleaning plant operator ELECTRICAL
Cantera Rocruz Inc · Flash burns (electric)

CONVEYOR 11 DINT SHUT OFF BY PRESSING ON AND OFF PUSH BUTTON. THE PLANT OPERATOR DECIDED TO SHUT OFF CONVEYOR BY PULLING MAGNETIC CONTROL BOX HANDLE BY HAND, CAUSING ON EXPLOSION IN THE BOX. T HE SAFETY DOOR OPEN EXPOSING THE HEAT AND MAKINGCONTACT WITH HIS HAND AND FINGERS.

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