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May 5, 2004 AL · Metal/Non-Metal warehouseman, bagger, palletizer/stacker, store keeper, packager, fabricator, cleaning plant operator ELECTRICAL
Flatrock Mining Corp · Contact with hot objects or substances

EMPLOYEE WAS ATTEMPTING TO REMOVE A FUSE DISCONNECT AND TOUCHED AN ENERGIZED PART OF DISCONNECT CAUSING A FLASH FIRE BALL. EE WAS USING A FUSE PULLER AND HE DIDN'T COME IN CONTACT WITH THE ELECTRICITY, HOWEVER HEAT FROM FIRE BALL BURNED HIS HAND. 2ND DEGREE THE SIZE OF A QUARTER.

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