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October 25, 1985 WV · Coal driller operator ELECTRICAL
Curtis Coal Company Inc · Flash burns (electric)

I.NAME CUT INTO ENERGIZED SHUTTLE CAR CABLE WHEN BREAKER ON ALTERNATE CAR HAD BEEN MISTAKENLY LOED AND TAGGED OUT

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