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June 17, 2022 KY · Coal electrician, lineman ELECTRICAL
Quality Coal, LLC · Contact with electrical current

On Friday during an extremely bad storm, lightening struck on the surface and went underground. Five people received an electrical shock. One person went to the hospital to be examined. EE was released the same day as EE's vitals were normal. MSHA was called and a (K) was issued and completely abated on 6/21/2022.

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