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January 26, 1986 PA · Coal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech ELECTRICAL
High Tech Collieries Inc · Contact with electrical current

EMPLOYEE WAS CH5NGING A POLE FUSE ON 8 TON LOCOMOTIVE HE WAS HOLDING AN END OF POWER WIRE WHEN POLE SLIPPED OUT OF HIS GRASP AND SPRUNG UP COMING IN CONTACT WITH 550 VOLT DC TROLLEY LINE

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