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November 13, 1997 PA · Coal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech ELECTRICAL
U. S. Operating Services Company · Flash burns (electric)

EMPLOYEE WAS REMOVING A MOTOR FROM UNIT 53 AL IN THE PREP PLANT. THE POWER SOURCE WAS LOCKED AND TAGGED OUT BUT NOT WITH EMPLOYEE'S LOCK. THE PLANT OPERATOR WAS CALLED AND TOLD TO ENABLE THE M IX STATION WHICH THE MOTOR IS A PART OF. THE OPERATOR REMOVED HIS LOCK & RESTORED POWER. EMPLOYEE WAS REMOVING JUNCTION BOX. THE RESULANT ARC CAUSED FLASH BURNS TO HIS EYES AND A BURN TO HAND

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