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November 9, 2009 WV · Coal electrician, lineman ELECTRICAL
Atlantic Leaseco, LLC · Contact with electrical current

EE was trouble shooting in miner panel when right elbow came in contact with 1 phase of 990 volts. He continued to work for approx 1 hr when he said he felt funny and was going to hospital and get checked out.

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