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July 24, 1984 KY · Coal laborer, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, roof trimmer/scaler ELECTRICAL

Old Mc Donald Coal Company · Flash burns (electric)

EE WAS ATTEMPTING TO RESET CIRCUIT BREAKER WHEN THE CABLE GOING FORMT HE CATHEAD TO THE BELT STARTER FIRED RESULTING IN FLASH BURNS TO HIS HANDS & FACE.

March 29, 1984 KY · Coal scoop car operator ELECTRICAL

Old Mc Donald Coal Company · Flash burns (electric)

EMPLOYEE WAS HAULING ROCK ON 3RD SHIFT. THE ROCK FEEDER NEEDED THE POWER TAKING FROM IT. HE WENT TO THE BREAKER BOX, BREAKER WAS APPARENTLY STUCK AND WHEN IT WAS KNOCKED. THE LOOSE BREAKER FIR ED CAUSING EMPLOYEES HAND TO BE BURNED

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