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July 18, 1997 VA · Coal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech ELECTRICAL
Mullins Coal Company Inc Of Va · Absorption of radiations, caustics, toxic and noxious substances

EE WAS WALKING OVER TO GOLF CART TO GET HIS LUNCH OUT AS HE WAS LEANING OVER TO PICKUP HIS LUNCHTHE BATTERY EXPLODED--EE IS ALSO HAVING A RINGING SOUND WHICH HE IS GOING TO HAVE CHECKED.

May 21, 1988 VA · Coal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech ELECTRICAL
Graceco Energy Inc · Flash burns (electric)

WORKING ON LOADER LINE STARTED WHEN IT BLOWED UP BURNING LEFT HAND AND BOTH EYES.

August 14, 1986 VA · Coal electrician, lineman ELECTRICAL
Elro Coal Corp · Flash burns (electric)

EMPL CHECKING C3RCUIT BREAKER AND RECEPTACLE BURNED HANDS.

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