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February 14, 2013 ND · Coal electrician, lineman ELECTRICAL
Center Coal Co-Div/General Industries Inc · Flash burns (electric)

Faulty fuse disconnect of the air compressor. Worker opened up the disconnect and removed the fuses. While hooking up the ground wire his wrench accidentally touched the top side of fuse holder causing an arc flash and caused 2nd degree burn to left hand. Worker said the fuse holder should have been de-energized because he had removed the fuses. Worker was not wearing gloves.

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