EMPL CUT A GUY WIRE WITH A TORCH WHICH WAS ATTACHED TO THE TOP PORTION OF THE TELEPHONE POLE UPON CUTTING THE WIRE THE SLACK CONTACTED ONE OF THE POWER PHASEES AND TRANSFORMER THEREFORE DIRECT ING THE ELECTRICAL CURRENT TO THE EMPLS L HAND
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January 12, 1989
KY · Coal
maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech
ELECTRICAL
Appalachian Permit Company · Contact with electrical current
March 3, 1986
KY · Coal
beltman, conveyor man, conveyor belt worker, mobile bridge carrierman, feeder operator, conveyor rider
ELECTRICAL
Golden Oak Mining Company Inc · Flash burns (electric)
EE WAS PUTTING 3N BREAKER ON BREAKER BOX IT FLASHED CAUSING FLASH BURNS TO EES EYES.
Golden Oak Mining Company Inc · Flash burns (electric)
WHILE CHECKING 0EED-THRU BOX FOR PROPER TRIP BREAKER FLASHED.
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