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1983–2026
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November 2, 1989 VA · Coal continuous miner operator, coal mole operator ELECTRICAL
Black Mountain Coal Company Inc · Contact with hot objects or substances

I NAME WAS GOING TO TURN A BREAKER ON WHEN IT ARCED & FLAMES SHOT OUT BURNING BOTH ARMS

March 22, 1989 KY · Coal electrician, lineman ELECTRICAL
Coal Dust Coal Company Inc · Flash burns (electric)

I.NAME WAS PLUGGING AN ELECTRICAL RECEPTACLE. ELECTRICITY ARCED AND BURNED I.NAME'S HAND.

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