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August 8, 1983 KY · Coal electrician, lineman Fatality · ELECTRICAL
Lesterfield Coal Company · Contact with electrical current

TROUBLE SHOOTING 480 VAC CABLE WHILE ENERGIZED. METER LEAD PULLED OUT OF METER STRIKING GARY ON HAND WHICH RESULTED IN DEATH.

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