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June 14, 1984 WV · Coal master electrician ELECTRICAL
Rhyan-Beth Coal Company · Flash burns (electric)

ENGAGING SWITCH BOX FOR SURFACE MINE PUMP-CREEK PUMP-BOX WAS GROUNDED CAUSING BURNS TO BOTH HANDS AND FOREARMS.

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