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Years on record: 1983–2026
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March 11, 1988 WV · Coal electrician, lineman ELECTRICAL

Brandy Mining Inc · Contact with electrical current

ELECTRICAN PUTTING BRAKER IN & BREAKER FIRED & BURNED HANDS & FACE

March 11, 1988 WV · Coal bull gang foreman, labor foreman, leadman, section foreman, shift boss ELECTRICAL

Brandy Mining Inc · Contact with electrical current

WATCHING ELECTRICAN PUT BRAKER IN ON HEAVY DUTY SAFETY SWITCH 60AMP BRAKER & BRAKER FIRED & BURNED FACE

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