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May 7, 1987 KS · Metal/Non-Metal mine manager, mine foreman, mine owner Fatality · ELECTRICAL
Bryant Sand & Gravel Inc · Contact with electrical current

EAST CONVEYOR A7 PLANT NOT ADEQUATELY GROUNDED.INSULATION ON PHASE CONDUCTOR FAILED CAUSING CONVEYR FRAME TO BECOME ENERGIZED.SHOCKED AND FELL AGAINST CONVEYOR EXPOSING HIM TO 480 VOLT ELEC SH

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