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December 8, 1986 WV · Coal electrician, lineman Fatality · ELECTRICAL
Black Horse Coal Mining & Sales Inc · Contact with electrical current

THE VICTIM WAS 7ROUBLE SHOOTING A 480 VOLT AC, LIGHT CIRCUIT WHEN HE CAME IN CONTACT WITH ENERGIZED WIRES

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