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April 4, 1990 KY · Coal electrician, lineman ELECTRICAL
Jet Coal Company Inc · Flash burns (electric)

WHILE CHECKING VOLTAGE ON CONTROL TRANSFORMER, WIRE SHORTED OUT RESULTING IN A 480 VOLT PHASE TO PHASE ARC. ARC BURN TO RIGHT HAND & FACE.

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