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Years on record: 1983–2026
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Scoped to Hardesty John R Jr & John P Boyle

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October 19, 1983 WV · Coal tipple/top lander/skip dumper operator, binman, topman Fatality · ELECTRICAL

Mohigan Mining Company Inc · Contact with electrical current

VICTIM WAS ELECTROCUTED IN AN AREA WHERE HE WAS NOT AUTHORIZED TO BE AFTER HAVING ENTERED THRU A WINDOW DOOR PADLOCKED. VICTIM WAS APPARNETLY ATTEMPTING TO RECOVER AN UNUSED PIECE OF HIGH VO LTAGE CABLE & AFTER CLIMBING TO THE CEILING OF THE BUILDING, FELL & CONTACTED ENERGIZED 4160V BUZZ BAR.

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