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May 30, 1985 PA · Coal laborer, blacksmith, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, pick-up man, pitman ELECTRICAL
Cougar Contracting Inc · Contact with electrical current

CURRENT FROM HIGH VOLTAGE LINE ENTERED SHOT CIRCUIT AFTER BLAST WAS FIRED.IT TRAVELLED BACK TO BLASTING MACHINE ARCHING 1\ STRIKING EMPL ON RIGHT LEG CAUSING BURN.

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