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1983–2026
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January 28, 1985 WV · Coal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech ELECTRICAL
Kitt Energy Corp · Flash burns (electric)
May 3, 1984 WV · Coal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech ELECTRICAL
Kitt Energy Corp · Contact with electrical current

INJURED EMPLOYEE HAD PUT #8 MOTOR ON CHARGE CONTACTORS DID NOT PICKUP IN CONTACTOR CASE SO BATTERIES COULD CHARGE INJURED TURNED SWITCH TO OFF POSITION BUT HE DID NOT REMOVE TOLLEY POLE INJURE D REMOVED CONTACTOR CASE COVER & FOUND CONTACTORS WELDED SHUT HE USED A SCREWDRIVER TO BREAK CONTACTORS IN DOING SO HE CAME IN CONTACT W/CASE

April 25, 1984 WV · Coal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech ELECTRICAL
Kitt Energy Corp · Flash burns (electric)

WHILE UNPLUGGING THE MANTRIP CHARGING CABLE ON THE C-17 SECTION, THE PLUG BLEW UP, RESULTING IN SECOND DEGREE BURNS TO HIS RIGHT HAND.

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